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Deputy Manager – Lead a Solo Home
Location: ST2 postcode, Staffordshire
Service: Solo EBD home (currently closed), supported by an established 5-bed home nearby where training will take place.
Make your mark in a role with genuine autonomy, trust, and a clear path to Registered Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take the lead in reopening and shaping a solo home, supported by an Outstanding leadership team.
About the Role:
• Lead daily operations of a solo home supporting males with sexually harmful behaviour
• Initially train within the provider’s nearby 5-bed home, gaining valuable support and insight
• Reopen and lead the solo unit with your own team and real ownership of the service
• Work closely with an experienced RM who will visit once per week
• Help shape and grow a high-quality provision with full support as you develop into an RM
• 2 on / 4 off rota with additional management hours available by discussion
• £39,693.30 salary inclusive of sleeps – likely one sleep per shift
• 40-hour contract, with overtime paid at time and a quarter
What Makes This Exciting:
• Opportunity to lead a solo home from the ground up
• Trusted RM who wants to support and develop the right person
• Outstanding rating for Leadership and Management at sister service
• Clear pathway to Registered Manager
• Real autonomy and trust to lead – backed up by a supportive wider team
About You:
• Experienced Senior or Deputy in residential childcare
• Confident in leading teams and daily operations
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and complex needs, including SHB
• Committed, trustworthy, and ready to grow into an RM role
• Level 3 Residential Childcare essential; Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards
Why Join:
• Work with a provider known for trust and values-led practice
• Shape your own team and culture in a solo service
• Receive tailored support to step confidently into management
• Be part of a service that prioritises quality, autonomy, and progression
How to Apply:
Ready to step into a role with real responsibility and growth potential?
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.
