Team Leader / Deputy Manager Brand New Children’s Residential Home – Opening 2026 Salary: £35,500 – £38,500 per annum Full-Time / Part-Time | Rota-based (Days & Waking Nights) This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly special. We are opening a brand new children’s residential home and are now recruiting an experienced and passionate Team Leader / Deputy Manager to join the founding leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and identity of the home from day one, creating a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where children and young people can thrive. Why Join Us? * Be part of the opening leadership team of a brand-new service * Help shape the ethos, routines, and therapeutic culture of the home * Work within a values-led organisation focused on long-term outcomes for children * Opportunity to progress towards Registered Manager development * Make a meaningful and lasting impact on young lives The Role As Team Leader / Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the effective running of the home and lead by example on shift. You will: * Provide strong, consistent leadership to the care team * Act as the manager in charge when required, taking full responsibility for the home * Create and maintain a safe, homely, and nurturing environment * Support children and young people aged up to 17 with daily routines, education, and activities * Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic care and positive behaviour support * Take responsibility for care planning, risk assessments, and quality documentation * Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external professionals * Support staff development through supervision, coaching, and mentoring * Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted readiness at all times About You We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who: * Is passionate about residential childcare and child-centred practice * Leads with empathy, professionalism, and integrity * Is calm, resilient, and confident in decision-making * Enjoys developing others and building strong teams * Is committed to continuous improvement and learning * Wants to grow with a new service and help shape its future Essential Requirements * Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) * Working towards, or willing to complete, Level 5 Leadership & Management * Experience working in a children’s residential setting * Experience supporting safeguarding, care planning, and staff supervision * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What We Offer * Salary of £35,500 – £38,500 per annum (based on 40 hours per week) * Opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new home * Comprehensive induction and pre-opening training * Strong leadership support and ongoing CPD * Career progression within a growing organisation If you are excited by the opportunity to build a home, lead a team, and change lives, we would love to hear from you