Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Location: Stoke
Setting: Children's EBD Home
Working Pattern: 2 on / 4 off rolling rota (including rotational weekends and sleep-ins)
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Deputy Manager to join a 4-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
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)
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
Permanent contracts with optional temp-to-perm or interim pathways
Paid induction week , including Proactive Approaches training (restraint)
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 02380 118 223
Your CV will be reviewed within 24 hours , and we promise you’ll hear back from us.
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