Deputy Manager, Children's Residential

Posted 3 hours 35 minutes ago by Sgscare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, ST1 1
Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Stoke - ST1

Pay: £15.65 per hour

Hours: 160 hours per month

Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Residential Home (4-bed)

Service Users: Children and young people aged 8-17 with EBD

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential) and QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (or prepared to study)

The Home

This is a 4-bed children's residential home, supporting young people aged 8-17 with EBD. The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on safeguarding, consistency, and positive outcomes.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a confident and supportive Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager and help lead the home day-to-day.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
  • Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice
  • Mentoring, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery
  • Supporting care planning, risk management, key work, and placement stability
  • Maintaining accurate recording and contributing to inspection readiness
  • Building a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to, and supported
Requirements
  • Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
  • Experience within Ofsted-registered children's residential care
  • Willingness to work towards QCF Level 5 Leadership/Management (if not already held)
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making
  • A calm, consistent leadership style and strong communication skills
Why this role
  • Real Living Wage employer
  • High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development
  • Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via an internal programme
  • SHINE therapeutic support programme for colleagues
  • Tastecard, Blue Light Card & MyGym discounts
  • Christmas bonus
  • Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
  • Financial wellbeing service
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential support
  • Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing

Sponsorship is not available

How to apply

If you are ready to step into a Deputy Manager role in Stoke and support young people aged 8-17 with EBD, apply today.

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