We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Team Leader to join an established children's residential home. The home is registered for up to four young people from 8-18 years old who have experienced trauma and exploitation. You will be working for a fantastic, therapeutic residential provider, all homes rated good with Ofsted. We support and provide small residential homes for young people to work directly on their outcomes and personal goals.
Your key responsibilities as the Deputy Manager: As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager in leading a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. You will be instrumental in developing staff, enhancing care practices, and ensuring the home operates within regulatory frameworks. Your leadership will be vital in empowering both staff and the children in our care, guiding them towards brighter futures. You will be ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential.
You will support the Registered Manager by organising and leading a team of Residential Child Care Workers. You will lead the team as their role model, planning shifts, and working as part of the rota. Work with your team to promote the principles of therapeutic parenting as a way of caring for children and young people. You will offer continual support, share knowledge, and provide supervision to team members ensuring that they are able to fulfil their daily duties. Promote learning and development opportunities and ensure that the team are motivated to continually strive for improvement and best practice.
You will build long lasting relationships with your team, develop positive relationships with families and communities, and liaise with multi‑agency partners to ensure the continual welfare and development of our children and young people.
What you need
* Hold a Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare
* Hold at least 2 years’ experience within a children's residential home and 1 year’s experience at a Senior or Team Leader level
* Hold a Full UK driving licence
* Strong knowledge around Children’s Homes regulations (2015), quality standards, mentoring skills
* Knowledge of EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
* Safeguarding compliance, Ofsted Standards knowledge
* Child‑Focused Trauma‑Informed Care experience in Children’s Residential Care
* Communication skills
* Team collaboration
* Problem‑solving skills
* Adaptability
* Empathy
* Organisational skills
* Development and training facilitation
Benefits
* Competitive pay
* Training programmes
* Career development opportunities
Why this job
* Make a real difference in the lives of young people and grow your career.
Who we are looking for
* Can lead and mentor staff
* Can support young people with EBD and complex needs
* Can ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted standards
* Can contribute to a positive nurturing environment where children thrive
Why this Home & Company
* Progression opportunity: career development towards Registered Manager roles
* Qualification opportunity: support for Level 5 leadership and management training
* Benefits: competitive hourly rate, employee support and supervision, development and training programmes
* Ethos: child‑focused trauma‑informed care
* Culture: supportive, collaborative and values‑driven
Requirements and exclusions
* You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have a car
* You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care; this is not deemed equivalent
* Candidates with only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered
* Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered
* Sponsorship is not available
How to apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please email Careers@meadowscare.co.uk.
At Meadows Care we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well‑being of both our staff and the young people we serve. With competitive pay and clear pathways for career progression towards Registered Manager roles, we are committed to the professional development of our team members while ensuring a nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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