Deputy Manager - children's home
Shire Healthcare
Woodside, LutonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£37,200 to £39,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You’ll help run a three‑bed children’s home in Luton, caring for youngsters with learning disabilities. You’ll support the manager and lead a small team. The role includes a 2‑on‑4‑off schedule with one sleep‑in each week.
What you'll need
- Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities
- Ability to lead and support a small team
- Good knowledge of safeguarding rules
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any residential childcare or manager experience on your CV
- Make sure your driving licence is up to date and mention it
- Give examples of handling sleep‑in shifts in interviews
- Show understanding of learning disabilities and how you support them
- Research the provider’s values so you can match them in your application
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Job description
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Luton, Bedfordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with learning disabilities. This is a permanent position working 2 on 4 off rota with one sleep in per week. Pay: up to £39,000 per annum £50 per sleep. Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is comp…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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