Job Description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people?
Our client is a focused and fast-growing residential children's care provider, dedicated to protecting vulnerable children, empowering families, and transforming futures through fair, timely, and evidence-based parenting support within safe, nurturing environments.

Specialising in caring for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs, our homes are built on compassion, structure, and a clear therapeutic approach that supports recovery from trauma.

The Role: Deputy Manager

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role in one of our vibrant children's residential homes. Supporting the Registered Manager, you'll lead a team of passionate care professionals and help deliver a high standard of care, safety, and emotional support for each young person in your home.

You'll act as a role model to the team, uphold regulatory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in care standards, safeguarding practices, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Registered Manager with audits, planning, and day-to-day running of the service Oversee risk management, safeguarding, and care plan reviews Provide supervision and guidance to care staff, promoting a supportive culture Run the home in the Manager's absence and complete on-call duties as required Ensure adherence to the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Encourage staff development through mentoring and structured supervision

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Full UK Manual Driving Licence Experience working with children with EBD and/or complex needs Proven ability to lead and motivate a care team Flexibility to work across various shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and quality frameworks Desire to progress into a Registered Manager role Commitment to completing Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children's Residential)

What You'll Receive:

Competitive base salary with generous sleep-in payments High-quality bespoke training and career development Support to complete Level 5 Diploma Opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven organisation with exciting growth plans Real career progression into Registered Manager and beyond
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person