Deputy Manager Children’s Residential – Keighley / Wakefield

Company: Sgs-Care-Ltd
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Keighley / Wakefield

Salary: £39,858 – £42,525 per annumEmployment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, it is off‑shift; however, when needs arise, you may be needed at the home potentially for more hours than 37.

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Children & Young People requiring residential care support

Experience Required: Residential childcare leadership experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home

The Home

Our client is looking for a Deputy Manager to join a growing children’s residential provider with ambitions to expand across multiple homes.

This is an opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth, where you can play a genuine role in shaping services, supporting children to rebuild their futures, and helping develop a strong and values‑led culture.

Who we are looking for

  • Understands that relationships are at the heart of residential childcare
  • Can balance compassion with professional curiosity and appropriate challenge
  • Is motivated by doing things the right way, not the easy way
  • Wants to grow professionally and be part of a developing organisation
  • Brings leadership experience within children’s residential care
  • Has the right values, mindset, and ambition to support young people effectively

Who you will be working for

  • Company type/size: Growing children’s residential care provider
  • Future plans: Expansion with additional homes planned

Progression

Excellent opportunity to progress as the organisation continues to grow and open additional services.

Training / Qualifications

  • Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing learning and development
  • Regular supervision

Benefits

  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full‑time equivalent)
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Life insurance cover
  • Sickness pay
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive induction and development programme
  • Investors in People accredited employer
  • Mindful Employer recognised organisation

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Posted: June 16th, 2026