Deputy Manager – Step into Leadership with a Trusted Provider
Location: Telford – Children’s EBD Home
Salary: £37,512 – £40,287 DOE | Full-time with shifts and sleep-ins
Looking to take the next step in your residential childcare career? Join a nurturing, experienced team where your leadership can make a lasting difference in children’s lives.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager to run a warm, child-focused home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the team delivers high-quality care and meaningful outcomes for every child.
• Lead the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Support daily operations, staff supervision, and admin
• Ensure child-centred Care Plans are in place and regularly reviewed
• Build positive relationships with social workers, families, and other professionals
• Contribute to recruitment, training, rotas, and team development
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and compliance
• Support children with education, routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
• Promote a homely, safe, and welcoming environment
What Makes This Exciting:
• Well-established provider with strong values and sector experience
• Real scope to shape culture and practice alongside an experienced manager
• Great mix of responsibility, support, and progression
• Family-style ethos – shared meals, shared purpose
About You:
We’re looking for a confident care professional with:
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare
• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s homes (including 1 year in a leadership role)
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding and care standards
• Calm, organised, and resilient approach to leadership
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Passion for nurturing teams and transforming children’s lives
Why Join:
• £16.80 – £17.07 per hour (DOE)
• £50 per sleep-in
• Generous benefits including Blue Light Card & cashback scheme
• Free meals on shift – eat together like a family
• Health Shield – wellbeing, counselling & financial advice
• Excellent training and real leadership development from day one
• Supportive induction and mentoring
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead with heart and step into a rewarding Deputy Manager role, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further