Deputy Manager - Steps for Tomorrow in Leeds

Job Title: Deputy Manager Steps for Tomorrow

Salary: £39,858 – £42,525 plus pension and many other benefits.

Post: Permanent.

Location: Keighley and Wakefield

Closing Date: 22nd May 2026

Interview date: TBC

At Steps for Tomorrow, we don’t just run children’s homes, we create environments where children feel safe, valued, and are able to rebuild their futures.

We are proud of what we have already achieved. Our home has been recognised for its warmth, the passion of our team, and the genuine care shown to the children who live here. But this is just the beginning.

As we prepare to open additional homes, we are looking for a Deputy Manager who doesn’t just want a job but wants to be part of shaping what comes next.

Who we are looking for

• Understands that relationships are at the heart of care.
• Can balance compassion with professional curiosity and challenge.
• Is motivated by doing things the right way not the easy way.
• Wants to grow, develop, and be part of something bigger than one home.

Experience in residential childcare and leadership is essential — but just as important is your mindset, values, and ambition.

About the role

This is more than a Deputy position.

You will work alongside a strong dedicated, Registered Manager, reinforcing the day-to-day leadership of the home while also playing a key role in embedding a culture that is consistent, reflective, and always focused on the child.

You will

• Lead by example bringing calm, confident, and values-driven leadership.
• Support the development of a team that is passionate, skilled, and committed.
• Help ensure the home is not only safe and compliant, but warm, nurturing, and aspirational.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Steps for Tomorrow as we expand our services.

Why join Steps for Tomorrow?

• Leadership is visible and supportive.
• Quality isn’t a tick-box it’s how we work every day.
• You will be part of a wider vision that connects children’s services, families, and communities.

We believe children move through life not services. And the people who work with us help make that journey safer, stronger, and full of possibility.

Ready to be part of it?

If you are looking for a role where you can lead, grow, and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to alexandra.smith@catholic-care.org.uk