Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services - Bromyard (beautiful rural setting)
Full UK manual licence & own transport essential - £34,548.80 plus sleep ins ( £67.50 per night )
£500 Welcome bonus | Clear Progression Pathways | Consolidated shift pattern with sleep ins
Extraordinary Days Every Day:
Our client is seeking a confident, skilled, and passionate Deputy Manager to join their established children’s residential home in Bromyard. For over 30 years, our client has been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to young people who present a range of emotional, behavioural & complex interpersonal behavioural needs.
As part of a wider care family you’ll join one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of therapeutic residential care and education — a team known for stability, quality, and career development.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on achieving excellence, leading teams, and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can flourish.
What You'll do
As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain a high-performing, child-centred residential service. You’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Providing strong, visible leadership and supporting the development of your team.
- Driving a culture of safeguarding, safety, and therapeutic practice.
- Ensuring the home meets and exceeds regulatory standards.
- Building a nurturing, structured environment where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered.
- Working collaboratively with education, therapy, and clinical professionals to deliver holistic care.
- Acting as a role model for outstanding practice, emotional resilience, and professional integrity.
- This is your opportunity to significantly influence service quality and outcomes for the children in our care.
What they’re looking for
Essential
- At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
- QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People.
- Full UK manual driving licence & access to transport.
- Ability to commit to sleep ins with a rolling rota.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge, emotional resilience, and the confidence to lead.
Desirable:
- Level 5 Leadership & Management (or commitment to complete).
- Experience of leading teams or stepping into management responsibilities.
They welcome individuals who bring compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to reflective practice.
Why join them?
You’ll be part of a therapeutic, person-centred service with a strong reputation for developing staff and promoting from within. They invest in your growth so you can invest in the growth of the young people you support.
They offer:
- £500 Welcome bonus
- £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Competitive salary + structured career progression
- Company vehicle (for work use)
- Free meals while on shift
- Comprehensive 4-week induction & specialist therapeutic training
- Ongoing CPD & leadership development programmes
- Access to a wide range of free accredited online courses
- Annual staff awards & recognition events.
- Access to their Foundation, supporting staff and their families.
INDZI
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,548.80 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 in Children's and Young People Workplace (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
