At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in daily life and manage a nurturing environment.
- Company: Horizon Care, a leading provider of residential care for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, Christmas bonus, discounts, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Level 3 in Children’s Workforce and experience in a residential care setting.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Job Reference: horizoncare/TP/35344/1254
Contract Type: Full Time
£16.50 per hour, plus excellent overtime rate
Working Hours: 40
Location: Dewsbury
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Job Category: Residential Care
Region / Division: Yorkshire
Business Unit: Residential Care
Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.
Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our children's home.
As a Deputy Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including:
- Work alongside the Home Manager in all aspects of running the home, including compliance, safeguarding, and quality assurance, ensuring that the home aligns with our values and standards and financial planning.
- Lead and inspire a team, providing supervision, appraisal, professional development and training.
- Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Ensure a safe, homely environment and maintain high standards of care.
- Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure compliance of training for the team.
- Liaise with professionals and contribute to care planning.
If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.
What we’re looking for from you:
- Full UK Manual Driving licence
- Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Workforce Qualification
- At least 1 year’s experience as a Senior Residential Care worker in a Children’s Home setting.
- Ability to be a great role model to our looked after children.
- Be a strong leader with good team management skills, and ability to build trusting relationships with staff and the looked after children.
- A genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children
- Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends and sleep ins and bank holidays.
Why work for us?
- Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
- Real Living Wage employer
- Competitive pay rates
- Christmas bonus
- Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
- Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential Care in Dewsbury employer: Horizon Care Ltd
Horizon Care and Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. Located in Long Eaton, the Meadowbrook School offers unique opportunities for professional growth through innovative programmes like OneHorizon, which provides access to valuable resources and employee benefits. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while enjoying a range of perks designed to enhance your well-being and job satisfaction.
