At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the setup and launch of a new children's residential home.
- Company: Growing children's residential provider with a focus on creating supportive environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Full autonomy to shape culture and standards in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in young people's lives while building your own team.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and a Level 5 Diploma (or working towards).
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Contract type: Full Time
Location: Reading
Sector: Children's Homes recruitment, Children's Residential Care
Specialism: Children's Social Care
Pay: £55,000 – £65,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours Flexible working 1–2 days hybrid
You’ve done the shifts. You’ve supported the team. You’ve held the home together when things got tough. Now you’re ready for more.
We're working with a growing children’s residential provider who are opening a brand-new home in Reading and are looking for a Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role. This isn’t about maintaining someone else’s service… This is about building your own.
The Opportunity
You’ll lead the setup, registration and launch of a new home supporting young people aged 8–16 with EBD and learning disabilities (LD). From day one, you’ll shape the culture, the team and the standards. This is your chance to create a home that genuinely feels like one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the Ofsted registration and opening process
- Build and develop your own high-performing team
- Create a strong, embedded safeguarding culture
- Ensure care plans are lived, not just written
- Manage budgets and resources with confidence
- Build trusted relationships with social workers, families and professionals
- Drive standards that don’t just meet regulations… but exceed them
What We’re Looking For
- At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
- Supervisory or Deputy Manager experience
- Level 5 Diploma (or working towards – full support provided)
- Experience within EBD and/or LD settings
- Strong understanding of Ofsted & safeguarding
- The confidence to lead… and the resilience to grow
What’s On Offer
- £55,000 – £65,000 salary (DOE)
- Support to complete your Level 5
- Flexibility with hybrid working
- Full autonomy to build your own team
- The chance to create a culture you’re proud of
Why This Role?
- Build something from scratch
- Lead your own team your way
- Make a genuine, lasting difference to young people’s lives
Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship).
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.
Deputy Manager – Ready to Step Up into a Residential Manager Role employer: YOURRECRUIT LIMITED
YOURRECRUIT LIMITED is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant community of Bognor Regis, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a commitment to high-quality care for children, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a competitive salary, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values leadership and fosters personal growth in a rewarding environment.
