- Are you an inspiring leader who can motivate teams to deliver exceptional, child-centred care?
- Do you have the confidence to lead, challenge, and support a team to achieve the highest standards?
- Are you driven by continuous improvement, reflective practice, and delivering excellence in care?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our Edge of Care team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is continuing its journey with our innovative Edge-of-Care Reunification Home - a specialist, trauma-informed intervention hub designed to support children and families at a pivotal moment in their lives.
Following the appointment of our Registered Manager, we are now seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven Deputy Manager to join us at this exciting stage and help turn our bold vision into exceptional day-to-day practice.
This is not just a deputy role, it is an opportunity to shape a new model of care, build a strong and reflective team and deliver life-changing outcomes for children and families.
As our Deputy Manager, you will:
- Help Build a New Service from Day One - Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will support the development of the home, embedding trauma-informed practice and helping establish a safe, nurturing and therapeutic culture.
- Lead Practice and Support the Team - You will play a key role in leading shifts, modelling high-quality care and ensuring staff deliver consistent, relational and child-centred practice.
- Deliver a 12-Week Reunification Programme - Supporting the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of a structured intervention model designed to stabilise families, build relationships and prevent children entering care.
- Develop and Nurture a Skilled Workforce - You will provide supervision, coaching and reflective support to staff, helping to create a high-performing, resilient team.
- Work as Part of a Wider System - You will collaborate with the Edge-of-Care Outreach Team, fostering services and therapeutic practitioners to ensure joined-up, effective support for families.
- Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement - You will support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring the home meets all regulatory and safeguarding requirements.
Who Were Looking For
You will be:
- An experienced practitioner within residential childcare or edge-of-care services
- Skilled in trauma-informed and relational practice
- Confident in supporting staff and leading practice on shift
- Able to manage risk, safeguarding, and complex behaviours effectively
- Passionate about helping children and families achieve positive, lasting change.
You will also:
- Support the Registered Manager in meeting the Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Promote a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement
- Be resilient, motivated, and committed to delivering outstanding care and outcomes.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Join Us at a Transformational Moment
This is more than a job.
This is your opportunity to:
- Be part of a brand-new, innovative service
- Work alongside an inspirational Registered Manager
- Help shape a home that prevents care entry and changes lives
- Play a central role in delivering Stocktons vision for family resilience and therapeutic care
Be part of something extraordinary.
Help create a home where hope, healing, and change happen every day.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £47,181
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Garth Illingworth, Service Lead, on
[email protected] or 01642 526473.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
