Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Home Location: Stoke on Trent Salary: £15.65 per hour plus sleeps and excellent overtime rate Working Hour: 40 hours per week Hourly Rate: £15.65 Service: Children’s Home Service Users: YPs – EBD, SEMH, Trauma, CSE, CCE Qualifications Required: Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a Children’s Home Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time The Home: Location: Stoke on Trent Type of YPs: EBD, SEMH, Trauma, CSE, CCE Who we are looking for… A Deputy Manager who can support the Home Manager in all aspects of running the home, including: Compliance, safeguarding, and quality assurance Financial planning and resource management Leading and inspiring a team, including staff supervision, appraisal, and professional development Managing the home in the absence of the Registered Manager Maintaining a safe, homely environment and high standards of care Health & safety management, risk assessments, and training compliance Liaising with professionals and contributing to care planning You must have: Full UK Manual Driving Licence Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Qualification At least 1 year experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a Children’s Home Ability to be a great role model to looked after children Strong leadership, team management skills, and ability to build trusting relationships Genuine care and compassion for looked after children Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays Who you will be working for… Established provider in children’s residential care Supportive senior management team Focus on staff development, wellbeing, and professional progression Why this Home & Company… Progression Opportunity: Opportunities to progress into Registered Manager or senior leadership roles Qualification Opportunity: Access to high-quality CPD and professional development Face-to-face therapeutic SHINE programme Benefits: ✨ Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts ️ Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Comprehensive induction programme (face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing) Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support Focus on wellbeing, support, and professional development Supportive management and senior leaders Ethos: Child-centred and outcomes-focused Culture: Supportive, professional, and team-oriented 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 a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today. For more information or to book a confidential chat: job@sgscare.co.uk