Deputy Manager Progress Your Leadership Career in a Dual Needs Home
Location: Radstock/Bath Salary: GBP32,000 GBP35,000 + Sleep-in Payments (up to GBP38,276 total)
Are you ready to step into a leadership role that offers both challenge and opportunity? We re recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join a well-established children s home registered for up to 3 children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). With the current Deputy recently promoted to House Manager, this is a fantastic chance to build on your experience and contribute meaningfully to a supportive and ambitious team.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you ll play a key part in the leadership and smooth running of the home, supporting the Registered Manager while taking on significant operational responsibilities:
1. Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the care team
2. Ensure high-quality, therapeutic care for children with EBD and LD
3. Support compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
4. Lead shifts, manage key working responsibilities, and contribute to team development
5. Participate in weekly sleep-ins (paid in addition to salary)
What Makes This Exciting:
6. Strong internal progression culture previous Deputy promoted to House Manager
7. Small home with a big impact registered for just 3 children
8. Dual registration gain valuable experience across both EBD and LD needs
9. Additional earnings regular sleep-ins paid extra, raising total package to GBP35,276 GBP38,276
10. Supportive team culture leadership that encourages growth and collaboration
About You:
We re looking for someone who brings energy, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference:
11. Experience working with children with EBD and/or LD in a residential setting
12. Strong leadership qualities confident leading shifts and supporting staff
13. Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare) essential; working towards or open to Level 5
14. Hands-on, proactive, and not afraid to get stuck in
15. Passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for children
Why Join This Provider?
This is a provider that actively supports internal development and truly values its team. With a history of promoting from within, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to high-quality, child-centred care, this is an excellent environment to thrive in your career.
How to Apply:
If you re ready to take the next step and join a supportive, ambitious team, we d love to hear from you. Call us on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or apply today to make your move.