Deputy Manager – Children’s Home (On‑rota)
Location: Telford
Introduction
Step into a leadership role within a forward‑thinking residential children’s home. As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping care, supporting young people, and developing a committed team.
About the Role
In this position, you will:
• Oversee daily operations when on rota, ensuring care standards are met
• Support the Registered Manager in staff supervision, performance management, and training
• Lead shifts, make key decisions, and ensure safeguarding processes are upheld
• Contribute to creating care plans, risk assessments, and reports
• Promote therapeutic, educational, and activity‑led interventions aligned with individual needs
What Makes This Exciting
• Opportunity to work within a well established group with over 35 years’ experience and more than 65 homes nationwide
• Strong organisational support, therapeutic ethos, and scope to influence service development
• Competitive salary in the range £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has significant experience in residential childcare, ideally in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Is confident managing shifts, making decisions, and motivating staff
• Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent)
• Possesses excellent communication, resilience, organisation, and a child‑centred approach
• Demonstrates strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement
Why Join
• Be part of a trusted provider with breadth across the UK
• Access to training, development pathways, and in‑house support
• Meaningful autonomy and scope to shape service delivery
• Work with dedicated, passionate colleagues in a values‑driven environment
How to Apply
Contact us on 01257 824431 to discuss this opportunity further.