Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential | £40k
CV-LibraryTelford, Telford and WrekinpermanentPosted: 3 May 2026
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Senior or existing Deputy to step into a leadership role within a supportive and well-structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home
* Lead shifts and oversee staff performance
* Ensure high standards of safeguarding and care
* Support care planning, risk assessments and reviews
* Assist with staff supervision, rotas, and training
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations
Requirements:
* Experience within a children’s residential home
* Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (essential)
* Experience in a supervisory / senior / deputy role
* Strong safeguarding knowledge
* Ability to lead shifts and manage staff
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
What’s on offer:
* £39,000 – £42,780 package (including sleep-ins)
* £55 per sleep-in
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive management team
* Clear progression opportunities
* Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £500!
* Blue Light Card – discounts across shops, restaurants & more
* Cashback scheme – dental, optical & physio support
* Free meals on shift – because we eat together, just like a family
* Health Shield – wellbeing, counselling & financial advice
* Excellent training and leadership development from day one
* Full induction & continuous mentoring from experienced leaders
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Senior or existing Deputy to step into a leadership role within a supportive and well-structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home
* Lead shifts and oversee staff performance
* Ensure high standards of safeguarding and care
* Support care planning, risk assessments and reviews
* Assist with staff supervision, rotas, and training
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations
Requirements:
* Experience within a children’s residential home
* Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (essential)
* Experience in a supervisory / senior / deputy role
* Strong safeguarding knowledge
* Ability to lead shifts and manage staff
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
What’s on offer:
* £39,000 – £42,780 package (including sleep-ins)
* £55 per sleep-in
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive management team
* Clear progression opportunities
* Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £500!
* Blue Light Card – discounts across shops, restaurants & more
* Cashback scheme – dental, optical & physio support
* Free meals on shift – because we eat together, just like a family
* Health Shield – wellbeing, counselling & financial advice
* Excellent training and leadership development from day one
* Full induction & continuous mentoring from experienced leaders