Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Staffordshire | £17–£18 per hour
🔥 Get Ready for 2026 — Join a Brand-New Children’s Home at Launch Stage!
About the Role:
Optima Plus Recruitment is proudly recruiting on behalf of a valued client for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join a newly opening children’s residential home in Staffordshire.
You’ll work closely with the Registered Home Manager, leading day and night shifts to deliver outstanding care and support for children and young people aged 5–18. This role is ideal for an experienced support worker or team leader ready to progress into management.
Please note: We are unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship (COS).
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and support the care team during day and night shifts, ensuring safe and effective practice.
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Create and maintain a positive, nurturing, and structured home environment.
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Provide emotional and practical support, encouraging independence and personal growth.
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Support young people with daily routines and community activities.
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Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are consistently adhered to.
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Work collaboratively with the Home Manager to deliver trauma-informed care.
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Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
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Maintain high-quality standards in line with Ofsted regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
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NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) – working towards Level 5 (essential).
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Minimum 2 years’ UK-based experience in a residential childcare setting.
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Experience supervising staff or leading shifts.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (preferred).
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Right to work in the UK (essential – no COS available).
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A caring, resilient, and motivated individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
What You’ll Get:
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£17.00 – £18.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
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12-hour shifts with flexibility (days, waking nights, weekends).
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Supportive and inclusive working culture with clear progression potential.
About Optima Plus Recruitment:
We proudly partner with reputable care providers supporting young people with EBD, autism, mental health needs, and learning disabilities. We represent our clients with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Ready to Lead and Inspire?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and share our values of care, integrity, and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in leading a team that truly changes young lives.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
Optima Plus Recuitment is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, individuals with disabilities, and those with lived experience relevant to the role