Children’s Deputy Manager – Brand New 3-Bed EBD Home – Colchester
Are you an experienced, passionate leader in children’s EBD care looking for your next big opportunity?
Do you want to play a pivotal role in launching a brand new 3-bed specialist children’s residential home, supporting vulnerable young people with emotional behavioural difficulties in Colchester, with the full backing of a highly successful and values-driven family-run care provider?
If so – this is your moment.
The Opportunity:
We’re working with a well-established, family-owned care provider known for exceptional outcomes in the elderly care sector. After years of success, they’re launching their first ever Children’s EBD home – and they’re looking for a Children’s Deputy Manager who can lead from the front.
This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to shape a service from the ground up, set the standards, build your dream team, and have a real voice in the direction of the company’s growing children’s division.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Supporting the Registered Manager in the opening of a brand new, purpose-built 3-bed Children’s EBD home
* Driving quality, compliance, and person-centred care from day one
* Recruiting, mentoring, and developing your team
* Working closely with your Registered Manager to help shape the new home
* Becoming a key figure in the organisation’s expansion into children’s services
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience as a Deputy Manager in children’s residential care
* Strong background in supporting children with Emotional Behavioural needs and challenging behaviours
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
* Strong leadership style with a hands-on approach
* Passionate about delivering high-quality, therapeutic and nurturing care
What’s On Offer:
* £40,000 – £45,000 base salary (DOE)
* Performance bonuses and incredible progression potential
* Full backing from a highly experienced senior team
* Opportunity to grow with the company as it builds out and opens more children's services
* A rare chance to help build and lead something special – and make your mark from day one
Ready to take the reins of something new, meaningful, and full of potential?