Children Home Deputy Manager

Job summary

Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to step into a leadership role within our brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Homes in East Dorset. This is a needs-led service specifically supporting children with complex needs designed to create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for every young person in our care. Were now seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Deputy Manager to join us from the beginning helping shape the culture, build the team, and establish high standards from day one. This role will be working across 2 homes in Wimborne and Three Legged Cross in Dorset. Why Join Us? At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first both the children we care for and the staff who support them. We are proud of our values, our commitment to excellence, and our close-knit, supportive work culture. Your Role as Deputy Manager Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the home. You will: Support and supervise a team of Senior and Support Workers Deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and support Lead on care planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance Promote a child-centred, therapeutic approach to behaviour and development Take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager Build strong working relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies Help create a warm, stable, and structured environment that enables every child to thrive Undertake on call duties to support the home.

Main duties of the job

Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to step into a leadership role within our brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Homes in East Dorset. This is a needs-led service supporting children with complex needs, designed to create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for every young person in our care. Were looking for a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Deputy Manager. You will help shape the culture, build the team, and establish high standards from day one. In this role, you will work across two homes in Wimborne and Three Legged Cross in Dorset. Reporting to the Registered Manager, your leadership will be vital in daily operations, supervising a team of Senior and Support Workers. You will deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and support. Responsibilities include leading care planning, risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a child-centred approach, and establishing a nurturing environment. You will undertake on-call duties and build strong relationships with families and professionals. A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a large, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, Agincare continues to expand services through recent care home developments and the launch of new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across over 170 locations nationwide. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and childrens homes by Ofsted. Agincare's family-run ethos prioritizes the well-being of both the children in their care and their staff, promoting a workplace culture of support, excellence, and commitment to high standards. Agincare cannot currently offer visa sponsorship.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1544688986
• Job locations: Agincare Childrens' Services, Wimborne, BH21 6RQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to step into a leadership role within our brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Homes in East Dorset. This is a needs-led service specifically supporting children with complex needs designed to create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for every young person in our care.

Were now seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivatedDeputy Managerto join us from the beginning helping shape the culture, build the team, and establish high standards from day one. This role will be working across 2 homes in Wimborne and Three Legged Cross in Dorset.

Why Join Us?At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first both the children we care for and the staff who support them. We are proud of our values, our commitment to excellence, and our close-knit, supportive work culture.

Your Role as Deputy Manager

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the home. You will:

• Support and supervise a team of Senior and Support Workers
• Deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and support
• Lead on care planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Promote a child-centred, therapeutic approach to behaviour and development
• Take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Build strong working relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Help create a warm, stable, and structured environment that enables every child to thrive
• Undertake on call duties to support the home.

About YouYoull be a confident and resilient leader with a passion for making a difference in children's lives. Youll also have:

• Experience working in a childrens residential or specialist care setting
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Health & Social Care standards for Children and Young People
• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)
• Experience supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.
• The ability to lead, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care.
• A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.

What youll receive:

• NEST pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training so you could be our next Registered Manager.
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our Adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our childrens homes by Ofsted.Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.

At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.