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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Up to 40,000 (including sleep-ins) + L5 Funded + Blue Light Card
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you a Senior or Deputy Manager who's ready to step into a bigger leadership role?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, therapeutic EBD environment where no two days are the same?
Want to join a stable, supportive team that invests heavily in your growth and progression?
Then this could be for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, child-centred provider and play a key role in shaping the lives of young people aged 11-17. You'll be stepping into a GOOD-rated home that values stability, strong routines, understanding trauma, and building trusting relationships.
As Deputy Manager, you'll be the driving force supporting the Registered Manager, leading shifts, guiding the staff team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive.
You'll have clear progression routes, access to fully funded qualifications, and genuine opportunities to step up into Registered Manager roles in the future.
What's in it for you?
- Total earnings up to 40,000
- Base Salary 33,664
- Sleep-ins at 62.64 each - 3,000 - 6,500 a year!
- Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
- Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
- Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
- Paid induction and sector-leading training to set you up for success
- Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
- Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
- Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
- NEST pension scheme
- Staff referral bonuses
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation
About the Organisation
This provider offers high-quality care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). Their approach is rooted in trauma-informed practice, consistent boundaries, and relational care.
They prioritise:
- Staff wellbeing
- Clinical support
- Real career pathways into management
- High standards of care and compliance
- A values-driven culture with strong regional support
About the Home
- Supporting up to five young people aged 11-17
- Ofsted Rated GOOD
- EBD-focused, helping young people who have experienced trauma, instability, or disrupted relationships
- Stable staffing team with strong leadership support
- A nurturing environment built around consistency, communication, routines, and emotional safety
About the Role
- Lead staff through daily routines, ensuring best practice across care delivery
- Support the Registered Manager with audits, compliance and Ofsted preparation
- Act as a strong role model for trauma-informed and relational care
- Build meaningful, secure relationships with young people
- Lead and mentor the team, including supervisions and shift leadership
- Support with rotas, budgeting and administrative tasks
- Ensure safeguarding is embedded across all areas of the home
- Step up in the Manager's absence and take ownership of decision-making
Requirements:
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in a children's residential home (Senior or Deputy level)
- Level 3 in Children & Young People (minimum)
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
- Experience supporting EBD or trauma-impacted young people
- Confidence leading shifts and supervising staff
- Experience with rotas, record keeping, and service standards
- Full UK driving licence
Interested?
If you're ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.
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