Deputy Manager

Salary: £19.75 per hour - £70.50 sleep in rate

Deputy Children's Home Manager - Full Time - On Site

Hours: 40 hours per week On-site Sleep-ins (average 1-2 per week)

Pay rate: Hourly rate of £19.75 and sleep-in rate paid at £70.50 per night

We are looking for caring and committed Deputy Managers to join our team in Silver Birch Care (Residential Services). This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day to day running of the home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and supervising staff teams
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Promoting a safe, structured, and child focused environment
• Contributing to care planning and development of young people
• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Benefits

• Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
• Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands on experience
• Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP access
• A strong team culture where people support each other day to day
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
• Birthday Recognition - Celebrating our people on their special day
• Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
• Team-based working patterns
• Opportunities to get involved in international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
• A values led organisation focused on making a genuine difference - not just commercially, but socially
• Pension with NEST
• Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
• Long service recognition awards
• On-site parking (where available)
• Relaxed dress code

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.