We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and therapeutically minded Deputy Manager to join our small team in Nottingham, with a view to fast progression into a Registered Manager position.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for employer-sponsored visa support.
At Jigsaw Therapeutic Care, we are unlike traditional care providers. Our home is built on a holistic, child-centred and trauma-informed approach, where relationships, consistency and emotional safety are at the heart of everything we do.
We value our team just as much as the young people we support. We create a reflective, supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, feel valued, and maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who shares our ethos, our passion, and our commitment to achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for young people.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of the home, leading by example and ensuring the highest standards of care.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading and supporting a therapeutic care team
- Ensuring safeguarding and high quality care remain at the centre of practice
- Building strong relationships with young people, staff and external professionals
- Supporting staff development, supervision and team wellbeing
- Creating a safe, nurturing and stable environment for young people
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who :
✔ Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
✔ Have at least 12 months' experience within children’s residential care
✔ Have leadership or senior experience within a care setting
✔ Understand the Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards (2015)
✔ Are emotionally resilient, reflective, and calm under pressure
✔ Can lead with enthusiasm, authenticity, and professionalism
✔ Are passionate about therapeutic care and creating positive outcomes for children
Why Join Us
- A genuinely supportive, ambitious and values-led organisation
- A small, passionate team where your leadership makes a real impact
- A growing organisation providing the opportunity for progression
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A culture that promotes reflection, wellbeing and work-life balance
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives
If you are looking for a role where you can lead with purpose, develop your career, and work within a therapeutic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply via Indeed with your CV and a short supporting statement.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- 12 months' management or supervisory experience in a residential setting.
- Within a 45 minute commute to NG9
- Essential - Achieved Level 3 Diploma - Childcare in a Residential Setting
Work Location: In person
