Deputy Manager (Children's Residential)
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Location: Stoke
Setting: Children's EBD Home
Working Pattern: 2 on / 4 off rolling rota (including rotational weekends and sleep-ins)
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Deputy Manager to join a 4-bed children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and ready to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be an integral part of the leadership team, helping to ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can thrive and staff feel empowered.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
* Provide direct care and lead by example in line with care plans
* Supervise and mentor care staff to ensure high standards of practice
* Support the delivery of safeguarding and behavioural strategies
* Contribute to staff rotas, supervision, and shift planning
* Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies
* Participate in inspections and help maintain regulatory compliance
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, consistency, and care
Candidate Requirements
* Level 3 diploma in Children’s Residential Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work toward)
* Experience in a children’s residential setting is essential
* Strong leadership potential – ideal for someone stepping into their first management role
* Full UK driving licence required – home vehicle use included (mostly manual transmission)
Working Pattern
* Rota: 2 days on / 4 days off rolling pattern
* Contracted Hours: 169 hours per month
* Sleep-ins: Average of 7–10 per month
* Shift pattern covers 7 days per week on a rotating 6-week schedule
What We Offer
* Permanent contracts with optional temp-to-perm or interim pathways
* Paid induction week, including Proactive Approaches training (restraint)
* Held in Stoke-on-Trent – accommodation provided for travel over 1 hour 15 mins
* Shadow shifts to help settle into the home
* Enrolment in Level 5 diploma and Management Development Programme
* Strong internal promotion culture – all roles advertised internally
* No uniforms – just appropriate, comfortable clothing
* Career progression opportunities across the organisation
Click Apply Now to send your CV, or contact Belle Doswell directly for a chat: Call us on 02380 118 223
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