Deputy Children’s Home Manager – Ilminster, Somerset
Full‑time, Permanent
£35,419 – £37,566 per annum
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a home as part of a pioneering partnership between Homes2Inspire, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Somerset Council.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the home supporting the Registered Manager, leading the team, and being a consistent adult for the young people in our care. You’ll help create a space where children feel safe, respected, and empowered.
What does a Deputy Manager do?
- Lead with purpose: support the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring it’s a safe, nurturing and well‑organised environment.
- Be a role model: work directly with children, building relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and modelling positive behaviour.
- Support the team: guide and mentor staff, lead shifts and embed love‑led practice across the home.
- Hold responsibility: deputise for the Registered Manager during absences, manage rotas, oversee safeguarding and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
- Champion the child’s voice: ensure young people are actively involved in decisions about their care, routines and future.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
- Experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker.
- QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Commitment to completing Level 5 in Leadership & Management.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the home.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive 3‑week induction to help you settle in.
- Award‑winning wellbeing support and high staff engagement.
- Opportunities to shadow and learn from NHS and Council colleagues.
- Professional development pathways across the partnership.
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Life assurance, healthcare cash plan, and high street discounts.
About The Partnership
Homes2Inspire, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Somerset County Council have come together to create a new kind of care that’s trauma‑informed, therapeutic, and rooted in love‑led practice. Alongside children’s homes, we’re developing high‑needs foster care and therapeutic education.
You’ll be part of a multi‑disciplinary team with access to clinical supervision, training, and support from mental health and social work professionals.
Application Process
We review applications regularly and may interview before the closing date. Personal information may be shared with Somerset County Council during the recruitment process. All successful candidates will undergo DBS and Right to Work checks.
Homes2Inspire is proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity transforming lives across the UK.
For questions, contact our Careers Team on 01788 487057.
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