Deputy Manager – Children’s Home (Newcastle)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 40 hours per week
Work Type: In-person
Salary: Competitive
Make a Lasting Difference
At Nutrix, our Children’s Home in Newcastle is more than just a workplace – it’s a place where every smile, conversation and shared moment can help shape a young person’s future.
Are you ready to step into a role where you can genuinely change lives while leading and inspiring a dedicated team?
At Nutrix, we are committed to providing children and young people with complex needs the care, support and stability they deserve. We are currently seeking a passionate, hands-on Deputy Manager who is motivated to help both staff and young people thrive.
We are currently preparing to open a new 3-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Newcastle and are seeking an ambitious and committed Deputy Manager to play a key role from the very beginning.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the full start-up journey , working alongside the Registered Manager to shape the culture, establish high standards of care, support with recruitment, and build a strong, values-led team. You will contribute to developing systems, embedding therapeutic practice, and creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children can thrive from day one.
Our Ethos and Values
We believe in:
- Individuality – Every child is unique and deserves to be respected, heard and understood.
- Empowerment – Children are experts in their own lives and should be involved in decisions that affect them.
- Growth Through Guidance – We recognise that mistakes are part of learning and we promote therapeutic approaches that support rather than punish.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the service in line with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
- Plan and lead shifts, ensuring children’s needs, wishes and feelings are central to all decisions.
- Lead, motivate and inspire a dedicated care team.
- Contribute to care planning, audits and quality assurance processes to maintain high Ofsted standards.
- Participate in the on-call manager rota and respond to out-of-hours calls as required.
- Create and maintain a safe, structured and nurturing home environment where young people can grow and succeed.
- Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
About You
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families (or willingness to work towards).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
- At least 1 year’s leadership or supervisory experience within a similar setting.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident leadership skills.
- Sound understanding of children’s emotional, social and educational needs.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to running a residential children’s home.
- Confidence in supervising and leading a team.
- Resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for empowering young people.
What We Offer
- A values-led, trauma-informed working culture.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Clear career progression pathways, including opportunities to move into senior or management roles.
- A supportive and empathetic team environment.
- Company pension scheme.
- On-call allowance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of children and young people.
Experience & Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (required).
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving licence (required).
- Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential (required).
