Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare

Northridge Care Group collaborates with local authorities to support children in achieving their full potential in safe, nurturing environments. The organisation provides high-quality residential homes where the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children are met by dedicated and experienced staff. With a strong commitment to promoting the best outcomes for children, Northridge Care Group focuses on helping children grow and thrive. The team is comprised of highly trained professionals whose priority is the well-being and success of every child.

Are you a passionate, child-focused leader ready to make a real difference?

Northridge Care Group is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager, or Team Leader ready for their next challenge, to support in leading one of our residential children’s homes supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

This is your opportunity to join a growing organisation that truly values its people, invests in development, and is committed to delivering outstanding care.

What\’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £42,000, plus extremely generous performance-based bonuses
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service
• Recognition schemes: Employee of the Quarter & Employee of the Year plus many more
• Support from our central HR, L&D, Referrals, Recruitment & Operations teams
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Loyalty bonuses for length of service
• Regular team-building activities & a positive, values-driven culture

What you\’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in leading and inspiring a dedicated care team
• Being the go-to role model, mentor, and support for staff
• Championing young people as a key worker, listening to them, safeguarding them, helping them reach their potential
• Getting stuck into care planning, audits and everything that keeps us Ofsted-sharp
• Creating a safe, structured, nurturing home where young people can grow and succeed
• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager

What we\’re looking for:

• Experience in residential childcare, especially with emotional and behavioural needs
• Confidence supervising or leading a team
• Plenty of resilience, empathy, and passion for empowering young people

If you’re a natural leader who thrives on making a difference and lifting others up, we want you on our team.

Apply now and take the next step with Northridge Care Group.