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Deputy Manager - Children’s Residential Home

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a residential childcare role focused on positively impacting young people's lives.
  • The position is based in Stoke-On-Trent and offers a salary ranging from £32,500 to £36,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in children's residential care and hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
  • The role involves leading a team, safeguarding children, and helping them develop essential life skills.
  • Additional benefits include bonuses for referrals and Ofsted outcomes, as well as ongoing training and support.
Are you ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a supportive team in a children’s home that’s truly focused on making a positive and lasting difference in young people’s lives. If you’ve got strong leadership skills and a genuine desire to support vulnerable children, we’d love to hear from you.Salary: £32,500 – £36,000 (based on experience and qualifications)Location: Stoke-On-Trent (ST7)Hours: Full-timeWhy join us?
  • A clear pathway into management roles
  • A welcoming and supportive leadership team
  • A beautifully maintained home environment – we invest heavily in creating safe, nurturing spaces
  • Generous budgets to provide meaningful experiences for children – from holidays abroad to exciting activities
  • Ongoing therapeutic training and support from leading psychologists
  • Less time on paperwork, more time making a difference – thanks to bespoke systems
  • Structured, classroom-based induction and shadowing programme
What you’ll do:
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
  • Support and lead a team of residential care staff
  • Supervise staff, lead shifts, and ensure children’s care and placement plans are followed
  • Oversee risk assessments, rotas, and day-to-day operations
  • Safeguard children and promote their wellbeing at all times
  • Help children develop life skills, build self-esteem, and prepare for adulthood
What we’re looking for:
  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in children’s residential care
  • Aged 22+ (in line with children’s home regulations)
  • Full UK driving licence
Additional Benefits:
  • Recommend a friend bonuses: up to £1,000 for staff, £3,250 for foster carers
  • Ofsted bonuses: £100 for ‘Good’, £200 for ‘Outstanding’ outcomes
  • Long-service awards: up to £600
  • Wellbeing support through MediCash and monthly REACH Awards
  • Potential Not Perfection – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to grow your career in a role with purpose and reward, contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on or email your CV to .uk

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.