Deputy Manager LD Children's Home.
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Sgscare
Job Title: Deputy Manager to Move into Registered Manager within 3 to 6 months.
Location: Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees (TS23 initially, progressing to TS7).
Salary: £38,000 rising to £50,000 upon successful Ofsted registration.
Working Hours: Mix of shifts, 9:00am-5:00pm, and weekend working.
Sleep-ins: Not required as standard; flexibility expected for cover if needed.
On-Call: Required following successful induction.
Service: Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities).
Home Size: 2-bed provision.
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work toward).
Employment Type: Permanent.
Who we are looking for:We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager or aspiring Registered Manager who is looking to step into a progressive role with clear development into registration. This is a strong opportunity for someone confident in leadership, capable of deputising in a Manager's absence, and motivated to be part of setting up a new service.
The successful candidate will initially be based within an established 2 bed home, supporting the day to day running and deputising for a dual registered Manager. They will play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting staff, and ensuring consistent, high quality care delivery.
They will then transition into leading their own 2 bed learning disability home following Ofsted registration, with full support throughout the process.
The role will involve:- Deputising significantly in the Manager's absence across a dual registered setup
- Supporting day to day operations, staff supervision, and care delivery
- Contributing to the set up and mobilisation of a new children's home
- Working collaboratively with the Responsible Individual and Operations Director
- Supporting Ofsted registration (SC1), with most documentation already prepared
- Participating in a mix of shifts, including office hours and weekends
- Providing operational cover where required, including occasional sleep ins
- Salary increase from £38,000 to £50,000 upon registration
- KPI based bonus structure once registered
- Full support through the Ofsted registration process
- Long term progression into dual registration or regional roles
- Established provider with this being their fourth home
- Strong operational infrastructure with proven systems and processes
- Experienced senior leadership team offering hands on support
- Focus on quality, compliance, and sustainable growth
- Clear and supported pathway into Registered Manager
- Minimal administrative burden for registration (documents largely complete)
- Opportunity to be involved in launching and shaping a new service
- Stable existing provision to learn from before stepping into your own home
- Strong leadership support and structured onboarding