Deputy Manager / Step-Up Opportunity (Children’s Residential Care)
Acacia Therapy Homes – Staffordshire
£17.50 per hour | 2 shifts + 1 office day per week
Clear progression to Registered Manager
Are you ready to take the next step into leadership or looking for a Deputy role that genuinely leads to Registered Manager?
At Acacia Therapy Homes, we are growing a therapeutic children’s home model built around ARC-PACE, and we are looking for strong practitioners who want to develop, progress, and be part of something that is being built properly.
This is not a “stand still” Deputy role.
This is a development pathway into Registered Manager, with support, structure, and real opportunity.
Why this role stands out
* Clear progression into Deputy Manager → Registered Manager
* Work within a therapeutic, trauma-informed model (ARC-PACE)
* Be part of a growing organisation where your input matters
* Structured working pattern: 2 shifts + 1 office day
* Opportunity to help shape a home, not just work in one
Who this role is for
This role is ideal if you are:
* A Deputy Manager looking for progression into RM
* A strong Senior / Team Leader ready to step up
* Someone who wants to move away from “just shifts” into leadership
The role
You will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, balancing hands-on care with leadership responsibilities.
This includes:
* Leading shifts and supporting staff on the floor
* Managing standards, safeguarding, and compliance
* Supporting staff development and supervision
* Contributing to audits and Ofsted readiness
* Helping create a stable, therapeutic environment for young people
The role is structured around two shifts and one office day per week, with the expectation that management responsibilities are delivered within this model.
What you’ll need
* Experience in a children’s residential setting
* Senior / Team Leader / Deputy experience
* Understanding of Ofsted and safeguarding standards
* Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
* Willingness to work towards Level 5
* Full UK driving licence
What we offer
* £17.50 per hour
* 31 days annual leave
* Paid birthday off
* Ongoing training and development
* Support with progression into Registered Manager roles
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts via Bright Exchange
Why Acacia Therapy Homes?
We are building homes that are:
* Therapeutic, not just operational
* Child-centred, not system-led
* Stable, consistent, and relational
We are equally committed to building a team that feels supported, developed, and valued.
If you are looking for a role where you can progress, lead, and make a real difference, we would like to hear from you