Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Children's Manager

Location: Shrewsbury, England

Salary: £41,036.49 - £41,651.39 per year

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full time, 2:4 shift pattern

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Required (part of the 2:4 pattern)

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Service: Children's Home

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); willingness to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Experience Required: At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role in residential care, plus 2 years' experience working in residential childcare

The Home:

• Ofsted rating: Regulated by Ofsted

Who we are looking for:
A passionate and experienced Deputy Care Manager to help lead our client's dedicated team in delivering therapeutic care. You'll bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to best practice, and a genuine desire to help young people thrive. You'll deputise for the Registered Manager, oversee staff supervision and development, ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols, plan shifts and resources, and support the delivery of individual care and therapeutic plans - all while working directly with children to promote positive relationships and outcomes.

You'll need excellent understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice, confidence with Microsoft Office, a full UK driving licence, and the resilience to work flexibly, including weekends and sleep-ins.

Who you will be working for:
Our client is an established, values-led residential childcare provider working across multiple specialist homes, supporting children and young people with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties and specialist therapeutic requirements.

Why this home & company:

• Progression: Genuine opportunities to grow, including support to complete your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Training: Ongoing training and professional development built into the role
• Benefits: Competitive salary, paid time off, wellbeing and Employee Assistance schemes, gym/wellness support, staff discounts, and recognition for long service
• Ethos: A trauma-informed, child-centred approach focused on helping every young person achieve genuine, lasting progress
• Culture: A close-knit, supportive staff team where compassion, collaboration, and open communication are at the core of how the home operates

Sponsorship is not available.