Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD)
Location: Stoke On Trent
Salary: £39,684 - £42,780 DOE
Full-time | Includes shifts & sleep-ins
We are currently supporting a company with their search for a value aligned Deputy Manager, they have a three bed EBD home , currently rated Good in all areas that will benefit from a passionate, values driven Deputy to join their team.
Want to make a real difference in children’s lives? ?
Are you experienced in children’s residential care? Ready to step into a leadership role and help run a warm, safe home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties? Join as a Deputy Manager and support our Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the home in the Registered Manager’s absence, including on-call duties
- Support day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and admin tasks
- Ensure every child has a tailored Care Plan involving them and their family/advocate
- Work closely with social workers and staff to develop and review Care Plans
- Manage staff rotas, assist with recruitment, training, and performance reviews
- Lead team meetings and share updates with the team
- Report accidents, incidents, and safeguarding concerns following Ofsted regulations
- Support children’s education, social activities, and healthy lifestyles
- Help prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, homely environment
- Transport children to appointments, school, and leisure activities
- Keep up with health & safety, fire safety, and company policies
- Write reports and contribute to the home’s quality standards
What you’ll need:
- Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including 1 year in a supervisory or deputy role
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of care regulations
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexibly, lead shifts confidently, and stay calm under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
- Caring, approachable, and team-focused attitude
What You’ll Get
We value your experience — and we make sure you feel it:
- £17.29 - £17.84 (DOE) per hour
- £55 per sleep-in
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £39,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21?
Licence/Certification:
- Manual UK Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3/4 in Children and young people (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
