We are seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Manager for our 3-bed EBD residential home. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the home with confidence and compassion, ensuring consistent, high-quality care, strong safeguarding practice, and a well supported staff team. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive culture where young people feel safe, understood and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities * Support the daily operations of the home * Lead, supervise and develop the staff team * Ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are consistently met * Contribute to care planning, LAC reviews and multi-agency meetings * Promote a safe, nurturing and relationship-focused environment Experience & Qualifications * 1 year in a Senior/Deputy role within a residential children’s home * 2 years experience in residential childcare * Experienced in supporting young people with challenging behaviours * Attendance at LAC reviews and safeguarding meetings * Education to age 16 plus post-16 training/employment * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential) * Level 5 (desirable) * Confident working with parents, carers and external agencies Skills & Abilities * Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and staff * Engage and support young people with adverse childhood experiences * Maintain clear professional boundaries * High resilience, motivation and commitment * Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills * Strong literacy, IT and report-writing ability * Able to manage budgets and financial resources * Provide and record high-quality supervisions * Represent the organisation professionally at all times * Flexible, organised and able to prioritise workload. Shift Pattern & Requirements * Able to work early shifts (7:30–15:30) and late shifts (15:00–22:00) * Some long days available. * No Sleep ins. * Flexibility is essential to meet service needs * Driver preferred but not essential. Employee Benefits Money back on everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, physio, etc.) 24/7 virtual GP access Confidential counselling and wellbeing support Advice line for medical, legal and practical issues Retail and lifestyle discounts If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today Alert me to jobs like this