Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD)
Location: Hinstock (TF9)
Salary: £37,512 – £40,287 DOE
Full-time | Includes shifts & sleep-ins
Introduction:
This Deputy Manager role offers a supported step into senior leadership within a stable, nurturing children’s home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You’ll work closely with the Registered Manager and team to help maintain a calm, consistent environment where children feel safe, valued and supported.
About the Role:
• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead shifts and provide continuity in the Manager’s absence
• Supervise and support staff through reflective practice
• Contribute to care planning with children and families
• Work alongside social workers, education and other professionals
• Support rotas, team meetings and quality standards
• Maintain safeguarding, reporting and regulatory requirements
• Encourage positive routines, education and activities for children
What Makes This Opportunity Different:
• Clear leadership structure with shared responsibility
• Strong induction and ongoing mentoring
• A culture focused on stability, not firefighting
• Training and development with progression in mind
• A provider known for retaining and supporting leaders
About You:
• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare
• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• Experience supporting or supervising staff
• Calm, reflective and child-focused
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Why Join:
• £16.80 – £17.07 per hour DOE
• £50 per sleep-in
• Free meals on shift
• Blue Light Card and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• A role designed to be sustainable and supported
How to Apply:
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.
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