Deputy Manager – Gloucester (GL4)
Salary: £35,750 – £37,000 p/a (including 60 contracted sleep-ins per year)
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting difference?
At our children’s home in Gloucester, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children with learning disabilities can truly thrive. As a growing organisation, Flourish is built on a passion for changing lives and that starts with strong, supportive leadership in our homes.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll work alongside the Registered Manager to lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team, ensuring every child receives consistent, high-quality, and person-centred care.
Your Role – Leading, Supporting, and Making an Impact:
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead, guide, and develop a team to deliver outstanding, child-centred care
- Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop
- Oversee care planning, staff supervisions, and team development
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external partners
- Ensure safeguarding practices and Ofsted standards are consistently met
- Support with rotas, recruitment, and the smooth operation of the home
What You Need:
- A genuine passion for supporting children with learning disabilities
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (within the last 5 years)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Working towards or holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Good understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted expectations
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
What’s Great About Working With Flourish:
- Be part of a growing organisation that truly values its people
- A supportive, inclusive team environment where your voice matters
- Full support, supervision, and access to our Clinical Psychologist
- Ongoing training and clear opportunities to progress your career
- Health & wellbeing package, free Enhanced DBS, NEST pension, and Blue Light discounts
- “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme and company vehicles for work use
If you’re ready for a career where your work genuinely changes lives, now is the time to take the next step. Start your journey with Flourish today – click the link to apply and be part of something that truly matters.
At Flourish, we are committed to creating a safe environment for the children in our care. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks as part of our safer recruitment process.
Please note: Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,750.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require Visa Sponsorship or a Visa Switch?
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
