Children\'s Deputy Manager

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:

• £40,000 -£50,000 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?