At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in a residential care setting, shaping their futures.
- Company: A growing children's residential care provider with exciting expansion plans.
- Benefits: 26 days annual leave, competitive pension, healthcare scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a values-led culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare leadership within an Ofsted Registered Home.
The predicted salary is between 39858 - 42525 £ per year.
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 Children's Residential - Keighley / Wakefield employer: Sgscare
As a leading national children's care provider based in Birmingham, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our employees. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and a strong emphasis on employee wellness, we empower our Registered Managers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers unique opportunities for career advancement in a rewarding environment.
