Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential | £40K

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Senior or existing Deputy to step into a leadership role within a supportive and well‑structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day running of the home
• Lead shifts and oversee staff performance
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and care
• Support care planning, risk assessments and reviews
• Assist with staff supervision, rotas, and training
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations

Requirements

• Experience within a children’s residential home
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Experience in a supervisory / senior / deputy role
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Ability to lead shifts and manage staff
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

What’s on offer

• £39,000 – £42,780 package (including sleep‑ins)
• £55 per sleep‑in
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management team
• Clear progression opportunities
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus – earn up to £500
• Blue Light Card – discounts across shops, restaurants & more
• Cashback scheme – dental, optical & physio support
• Free meals on shift – because we eat together, just like a family
• Health Shield – wellbeing, counselling & financial advice
• Excellent training and leadership development from day one
• Full induction & continuous mentoring from experienced leaders

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