Deputy Manager (Glenholme Childrens Home)About Derbyshire Residential Childrens ServicesDerbyshire County Council provides consistent, high-quality care through twelve children’s homes across the county. Our homes offer safe, nurturing environments where children and young people feel happy to live and are supported to thrive.Our practice is underpinned by:PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)Trauma-informed and psychologically informed practiceSocial pedagogyPerson-centred, relationship-focused careWe are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring every child has the opportunity to develop resilience, life skills and positive futures.About Glenholme Children’s HomeGlenholme is a 5-bed children’s home providing care for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The home offers a stable, nurturing and therapeutically informed environment, supported by a small, experienced and committed staff team.Glenholme is currently undergoing a refurbishment with a planned reopening in New Year. In a meantime we are operating from temporary accommodation in Long Eaton.The Deputy Manager will play a vital role in maintaining consistency, quality and strong relationships within the home, supporting both children and staff to achieve positive outcomes and the successful candidate will be involved in reopening the home.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join the team at Glenholme Children’s Home.Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are maintained at all times.This role requires a confident leader who can balance operational responsibilities with a strong therapeutic presence for children and staff.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Manager, you will:Support the Registered Manager in the overall management of a 5-bed children’s homeLead and supervise the staff team, promoting reflective and trauma-informed practiceEnsure children receive high-quality, consistent and therapeutic careBuild strong, trusting relationships with children and model positive, emotionally attuned careOversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support and safeguarding practiceEnsure compliance with:The Children ActChildren’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015Quality StandardsOfsted requirementsManage staffing arrangements, rotas, supervision and performanceContribute to recruitment, induction, training and development of staffSupport effective partnership working with families, social workers, education, health and other agenciesAssist with budget management and effective use of resourcesPromote children’s independence, life skills and participation in daily routines and activitiesTake part in the on-call rota, covering 50% of standby dutiesWhat We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a Deputy Manager who is:Caring, resilient and emotionally intelligentConfident working in a therapeutic and relationship-based environmentAble to lead, motivate and support staff in a demanding but rewarding settingOrganised, reflective and able to make sound decisions under pressureCommitted to anti-oppressive practice, equality and safeguardingEssential Requirements:Significant experience of direct work with children and young people in a residential settingSupervisory or management experience within residential childcareSound knowledge of:Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality StandardsSafeguarding and risk managementTrauma, attachment and child developmentLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalentWillingness to work towards, or hold, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential ChildcareAbility to work a rota when required, including evenings, weekends and on-call dutiesStandby / On-Call ArrangementsAs Deputy Manager, you will be expected to cover 50% of the on-call rota.Standby payments apply:£30.89 for any standby period up to 8 hoursAn additional £3.87 for each subsequent 2-hour block (up to a maximum of 24 hours per period)Working for Derbyshire County CouncilDerbyshire is a great place to live and work, offering beautiful countryside alongside excellent transport links to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester.Benefits include:Local Government Pension SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementEmployee discountsOccupational health and wellbeing servicesIn-house counselling and physiotherapy supportCycle to work schemeFree parking at most sitesOur ValuesWe welcome applications from individuals who share our values:Collaborative | Innovative | Empowered | AccountableThese values guide how we work together and how we support children, families and colleagues.SafeguardingThis post involves working with children and vulnerable young people and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent appointment; each case will be considered on its own merits.Apply now to join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children at Glenholme Children’s Home.If you are interested in an informal chat before interview please contact
Anna King, phone number 07580466935Provisional Interview Date :
week commencing 02 November 2026
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