Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

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-time Why 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 programmeWhat 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 adulthoodWhat 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 licenceAdditional 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 backgroundsIf 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 (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)