Deputy Manager - Telford

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Salary: £38,500 per year + Sleep-ins + Bonuses

Job Description

Are you an experienced child-focused professional ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a leading children's residential home team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting the delivery of high-quality care in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help oversee daily operations, support staff development, and ensure the home maintains excellent standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home
• Lead shifts and support the wider staff team
• Promote safeguarding and high-quality care at all times
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support children with routines, activities, education, and emotional wellbeing
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Monitor records and documentation to ensure quality and compliance
• Support staff development and role modelling good practice
• Work closely with professionals and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children

Requirements

• Experience within children's residential care
• Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and care standards
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
• Full manual driving licence

Benefits

• £65 per sleep-in
• £500 annual bonus on your employment anniversary
• £200 bonus if your home achieves Ofsted Good
• £500 bonus if your home achieves Ofsted Outstanding
• 33 days annual leave plus birthday off
• Casual dress code
• Company car
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking and on-site parking
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.