Deputy Manager Off-Rota Role in a Therapeutic Childrens Home
Wakefield Join a Growing, Clinically Supported Provider
Tired of balancing leadership responsibility with full-time shifts? This is your chance to step off rota and step up as a true Deputy Manager. Our client, a progressive provider backed by a full clinical team, is offering a rare opportunity to focus on leadership, development and impact, not just staffing gaps.
About the Role:
* Support the Registered Manager in leading a 2-bed therapeutic EBD home
* Take an active role in developing staff, improving practice and ensuring high-quality care
* Play a key role in safeguarding, compliance and leadership across the home
* Occasional shifts required, but this is not a rota-based position
* Contribute to clinical and operational progress through management meetings and training
What Makes This Exciting:
* Off-rota role real time for leadership, team development and impact
* Backed by an embedded clinical team and therapeutic approach
* High growth provider with plans to expand homes and an alternative provision school
* Clear progression path potential to move into Registered Manager role within months
About You:
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards
* At least 2 years supervisory experience in a childrens home
* Confident leader, emotionally resilient and passionate about therapeutic care
* Able to manage in the RMs absence and lead a staff team effectively
* Strong understanding of Ofsted standards and childrens home regulations
Why Join:
* £40,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
* No full-time rota focus on leadership, not firefighting
* Supportive provider with a track record of developing internal talent
* Be part of something growing multiple new homes and services planned
* Opportunity to join the Accelerated Registered Manager Programme
If youre ready to take the next step in leadership without the rota pressure, wed love to hear from you.
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