Deputy Manager – Children’s Home (On‑rota) Location: Telford Introduction Step into a leadership role within a forward‑thinking residential children’s home. As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping care, supporting young people, and developing a committed team. About the Role In this position, you will: • Oversee daily operations when on rota, ensuring care standards are met • Support the Registered Manager in staff supervision, performance management, and training • Lead shifts, make key decisions, and ensure safeguarding processes are upheld • Contribute to creating care plans, risk assessments, and reports • Promote therapeutic, educational, and activity‑led interventions aligned with individual needs What Makes This Exciting • Opportunity to work within a well established group with over 35 years’ experience and more than 65 homes nationwide • Strong organisational support, therapeutic ethos, and scope to influence service development • Competitive salary in the range £34,000 – £36,000 per annum About You We’re looking for someone who: • Has significant experience in residential childcare, ideally in a leadership or supervisory capacity • Is confident managing shifts, making decisions, and motivating staff • Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent) • Possesses excellent communication, resilience, organisation, and a child‑centred approach • Demonstrates strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement Why Join • Be part of a trusted provider with breadth across the UK • Access to training, development pathways, and in‑house support • Meaningful autonomy and scope to shape service delivery • Work with dedicated, passionate colleagues in a values‑driven environment How to Apply Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further