Ready to Step Up into Registered Manager?
Deputy Manager Opportunity – Wolverhampton
2‑Bed Children’s Residential Home – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Up to £50,000 + Bonus + £1,000 Welcome Bonus
You’ve built solid experience as a Deputy Manager.
You know what great care looks like.
Now you’re ready for your own home, your own team, and real autonomy — with the right level of support behind you.
If you’re looking for a role where your leadership style, values, and specialist skills genuinely shape a service, this could be the perfect next step.
We’re partnering with a well‑established, supportive children’s residential provider that truly invests in its managers. You’ll be trusted to open and lead a specialist 2‑bed home supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, within a calm, nurturing, child‑centred environment.
This isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about building something meaningful.
What This Role Gives You
The chance to step into Registered Manager status with full Ofsted support.
Real ownership of a small, specialist home — not overcrowded or stretched.
Space to create a culture that reflects your values and leadership style.
A supportive senior leadership team that listens and backs its managers.
Clear progression — this role can lead into senior operational positions.
Your Role as Registered Manager
(Ofsted registration required – support provided throughout)
You’ll be trusted to run the home day‑to‑day and set the standard for care, practice, and culture. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the safe opening and ongoing operation of a 2‑bed children’s home
* Building, inspiring, and developing a committed staff team
* Creating a safe, trauma‑informed, child‑centred environment
* Maintaining high standards in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
* Managing rotas, supervisions, budgets, and development plans
* Acting as the home’s Registered Manager with Ofsted
You won’t be micromanaged — but you will be fully supported.
What’s in It for You
* Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
* £1,000 welcome bonus
* Performance & KPI‑related bonus scheme
* Vitality Health Insurance
* Annual recognition awards — your impact won’t go unnoticed
* Clear progression routes beyond Registered Manager
* Supportive on‑call arrangements
* Regular team and company social events
* Company pension & statutory holidays
* Ongoing CPD, training, and leadership development
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal if you are:
* An experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step
* Passionate about child‑centred, trauma‑informed care
* Confident leading teams and setting expectations
* Motivated by building stability and long‑term outcomes for young people
You’ll also need:
* At least 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care
* 1+ year in a Deputy Manager or Managerial role
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
* Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and residential regulations
* A full UK driving licence
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a values‑driven Deputy Manager who wants more autonomy, more recognition, and the chance to build a service you can truly be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.
This is more than a promotion — it’s your opportunity to lead, shape, and make a lasting difference