Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Milton Keynes
£35,000 - £50,000 + Sleep-In Payments + Career Progression
Your Next Leadership Role Starts Here
Are you an experienced Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, or Deputy Manager looking for a role where your leadership can make a real difference?
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to join a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the Milton Keynes area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider that genuinely invests in its people, supports career development, and offers a clear pathway towards Registered Management.
Why Join Us?
✔ Salary up to £50,000
✔ Additional sleep-in payments
✔ Ongoing training and funded development
✔ Strong operational and management support
✔ Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager
✔ Positive and child-focused culture
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers outstanding care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the home
- Leading and motivating residential care staff
- Promoting safeguarding and high-quality care standards
- Supporting staff development and supervision
- Assisting with compliance and quality assurance processes
- Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
What We're Looking For
- Experience within a Children's Residential Care Home
- Experience at Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager level
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Home Regulations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Who Should Apply?
- Team Leaders ready for their first Deputy Manager role
- Senior Residential Support Workers seeking progression
- Existing Deputy Managers looking for a supportive provider and long-term career growth
If you're passionate about improving outcomes for young people and want to continue developing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Pay: £35,420.00-£50,428.74 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare?? (required)
Work Location: In person
