Team Leader / Deputy Manager
Brand New Children’s Residential Home – Opening 2026
Salary: £35,500 – £38,500 per annum
Full-Time / Part-Time | Rota-based (Days & Waking Nights)
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly special.
We are opening a brand new children’s residential home and are now recruiting an experienced and passionate Team Leader / Deputy Manager to join the founding leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and identity of the home from day one, creating a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where children and young people can thrive.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of the opening leadership team of a brand-new service
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Help shape the ethos, routines, and therapeutic culture of the home
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Work within a values-led organisation focused on long-term outcomes for children
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Opportunity to progress towards Registered Manager development
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Make a meaningful and lasting impact on young lives
The Role
As Team Leader / Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the effective running of the home and lead by example on shift.
You will:
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Provide strong, consistent leadership to the care team
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Act as the manager in charge when required, taking full responsibility for the home
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Create and maintain a safe, homely, and nurturing environment
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Support children and young people aged up to 17 with daily routines, education, and activities
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Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic care and positive behaviour support
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Take responsibility for care planning, risk assessments, and quality documentation
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Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external professionals
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Support staff development through supervision, coaching, and mentoring
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Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted readiness at all times
About You
We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who:
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Is passionate about residential childcare and child-centred practice
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Leads with empathy, professionalism, and integrity
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Is calm, resilient, and confident in decision-making
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Enjoys developing others and building strong teams
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Is committed to continuous improvement and learning
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Wants to grow with a new service and help shape its future
Essential Requirements
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Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
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Working towards, or willing to complete, Level 5 Leadership & Management
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Experience working in a children’s residential setting
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Experience supporting safeguarding, care planning, and staff supervision
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What We Offer
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Salary of £35,500 – £38,500 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)
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Opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new home
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Comprehensive induction and pre-opening training
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Strong leadership support and ongoing CPD
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Career progression within a growing organisation
If you are excited by the opportunity to build a home, lead a team, and change lives, we would love to hear from you