Deputy Manager (Children's Residential) Salary : £33,000 – £34,000 Location : Telford Setting : 3-bed EBD Home Working Pattern : 2 on / 4 off rolling rota (including weekends and sleep-ins) Job Description We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Deputy Manager to join a 3-bed children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and ready to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding care. You’ll be an integral part of the leadership team, helping to ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can thrive and staff feel empowered. Key Responsibilities :
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Provide direct care and lead by example in line with care plans
- Supervise and mentor care staff to ensure high standards of practice
- Support the delivery of safeguarding and behavioural strategies
- Contribute to staff rotas, supervision, and shift planning
- Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies
- Participate in inspections and help maintain regulatory compliance
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, consistency, and care Candidate Requirements
- Level 3 diploma in Children’s Residential Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work toward)
- Experience in a children’s residential setting is essential
- Strong leadership potential – ideal for someone stepping into their first management role
- Full UK driving licence required – home vehicle use included (mostly manual transmission) Working Pattern
- Rota : 2 days on / 4 days off rolling pattern
- Contracted Hours : 169 hours per month
- Sleep-ins : Average of 7–10 per month
- Shift pattern covers 7 days per week on a rotating 6-week schedule What We Offer
- Permanent contracts with optional temp-to-perm or interim pathways
- Paid induction week, including Proactive Approaches training (restraint)
- Held in Stoke-on-Trent – accommodation provided for travel over 1 hour 15 mins
- Shadow shifts to help settle into the home
- Enrolment in Level 5 diploma and Management Development Programme
- Strong internal promotion culture – all roles advertised internally
- No uniforms – just appropriate, comfortable clothing
- Career progression opportunities across the organisation Click Apply Now to send your CV, or contact Belle Doswell directly for a chat : 📞 Call us on (phone number removed) Your CV will be reviewed within 24 hours, and we promise you’ll hear back from us