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Children’s Deputy Manager - Brand New 5-bed Learning Disabilities Home - Portsmouth
Are you an experienced and passionate leader in children's learning disabilities care, looking for your next big opportunity?
Do you want to play a pivotal role in launching a brand new 5-bed specialist children’s residential home, supporting vulnerable young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Portsmouth, with the full backing of a highly experienced Registered Manager and a values-driven family-run care provider?
If so - this is your moment.
The Opportunity:
We’re working with a well-established, family-owned care provider known for exceptional outcomes in the elderly care sector. After years of success, they’re launching their first Children’s learning disabilities home - and they’re looking for a Children’s Deputy Manager who can lead from the front.
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to shape a service from the ground up, set the standards, build your dream team, and have a real voice in the direction of the company’s growing children’s division.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in the opening of a brand new, purpose-built 5-bed Children’s learning disabilities home
- Driving quality, compliance, and person-centred care from day one
- Recruiting, mentoring, and developing your team
- Working closely with your Registered Manager to help shape the new home
- Becoming a key figure in the organisation’s expansion into children’s services
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience as a Deputy Manager in children’s residential care
- Strong background in supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong leadership style with a hands-on approach
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, therapeutic and nurturing care
What’s On Offer:
- ÂŁ40,000 -ÂŁ50,000 base salary (DOE)
- Performance bonuses and incredible progression potential
- Full backing from a highly experienced senior team
- Opportunity to grow with the company as it builds out and opens more children's services
- A rare chance to help build and lead something special - and make your mark from day one
Ready to take the reins of something new, meaningful, and full of potential?
