Most deputy manager roles in residential care feel like you're fire-fighting: reactive, under-resourced, stuck in the same role for years. This is different. This is a chance to step into genuine leadership at a growing provider where two homes are already rated Outstanding and Good, and where your next move isn't sideways - it's up
Imagine leading a team that actually has your back. This provider was only established in 2023, but they've already built something rare: a culture where exceptional safeguarding and therapeutic care aren't buzzwords, they're lived every day. You'll work alongside a supportive leadership team that sees your potential and invests in it. If you're ready to move from senior support worker to deputy manager, or you're already qualified and looking for a home that values you properly, this is it
You'll oversee day-to-day operations in a children's home where young people genuinely thrive. That means real autonomy to shape care strategies, lead your team with compassion, and know that every decision you make lands - not gets lost in layers of bureaucracy. With 37.5 hours a week, you'll have the headspace to do the job properly, not just survive it
The investment in you is concrete. They're funding Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for the right people. Regular face-to-face training, online upskilling, and a team that celebrates you (monthly rewards, staff events, an extra day's holiday on your birthday). Blue Light discounts and wellbeing support through Bright HR. Free parking. Casual dress. This isn't a box-ticking benefits list - it's a provider saying: we value your labour and your life
What you will be doing
- Lead and support the day-to-day running of the children's home, working closely with the manager to ensure all young people receive exceptional, therapeutic care
- Champion safeguarding and regulatory compliance across every aspect of the home's operation, maintaining our Outstanding or Good Ofsted standards
- Line-manage and develop your team, creating a compassionate culture where staff feel supported and young people feel safe
- Implement and oversee care strategies aligned with each young person's individual needs and our therapeutic approach
- Contribute to the leadership team's strategic decisions as we continue to grow across our homes
Why you will love working here
- Competitive salary of £35,250 to £37,000 per year, with a clear progression route and management training funded
- Full-time hours (37.5 per week) in a role where your work actually has shape and weight, not endless on-call chaos
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management support, regular training and upskilling, both face-to-face and online
- Genuine perks: free parking, casual dress, company pension, sick pay, staff events, an extra day's holiday on your birthday, and Blue Light discounts through Bright HR
- A referral programme that rewards you for bringing in great people, and a workplace that's genuinely growing - join now and grow with it
Is this you?
- Are you a qualified children's worker with a minimum Level 4 NVQ in residential childcare or equivalent?
- Do you have at least 2 years' experience working in residential childcare, ideally with some time in a deputy, senior, or leadership role?
- Can you demonstrate a genuine passion for creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive?
- Do you hold or are you willing to obtain a full UK Driving Licence? (Preferred but not a dealbreaker)
- Are you ready to step into genuine leadership - not just management, but mentoring a team and shaping the culture they work in?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.