Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Keighley / Wakefield
Salary: £39,858 – £42,525 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, it is off‑shift; however, when needs arise, you may be needed at the home potentially for more hours than 37.
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children & Young People requiring residential care support
Experience Required: Residential childcare leadership experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home
The Home
Our client is looking for a Deputy Manager to join a growing children’s residential provider with ambitions to expand across multiple homes.
This is an opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth, where you can play a genuine role in shaping services, supporting children to rebuild their futures, and helping develop a strong and values‑led culture.
Who we are looking for
- Understands that relationships are at the heart of residential childcare
- Can balance compassion with professional curiosity and appropriate challenge
- Is motivated by doing things the right way, not the easy way
- Wants to grow professionally and be part of a developing organisation
- Brings leadership experience within children’s residential care
- Has the right values, mindset, and ambition to support young people effectively
Who you will be working for
- Company type/size: Growing children’s residential care provider
- Future plans: Expansion with additional homes planned
Progression
Excellent opportunity to progress as the organisation continues to grow and open additional services.
Training / Qualifications
- Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing learning and development
- Regular supervision
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full‑time equivalent)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Life insurance cover
- Sickness pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Comprehensive induction and development programme
- Investors in People accredited employer
- Mindful Employer recognised organisation
Deputy Manager - Off Shift - Children's Residential - Keighley / Wakefield employer: SGS Care Ltd
Join a dedicated and compassionate team as a Children's Registered Manager in East Lancashire / Greater Manchester, where you will lead a therapeutic children's home committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care. With a supportive leadership team, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Enjoy a competitive salary package and the satisfaction of working in an environment that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children.
