Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Location: Cheadle, ST10
Salary: £38,662–£41,330 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, plus access to a discretionary monthly management bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties

About the Role

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people.

Our therapeutic approach focuses on addressing children’s emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs, helping them recover from past trauma and achieve positive, long-term outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional looking to develop their leadership career while making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff, including senior team members, promoting effective teamwork and good practice.
• Maintain high standards of care in line with Ofsted requirements, relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure children’s welfare remains central to all aspects of practice.
• Manage staff rotas, shift planning, documentation and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with social workers, local authorities, Independent Reviewing Officers and other external professionals.
• Support inspections, audits, financial controls, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Promote consistent therapeutic practice and help children achieve positive emotional, social and developmental outcomes.
• Chair supervision and team meetings where required, supporting staff development and accountability.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve or complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• At least two years’ experience in a Senior or Deputy role within residential childcare.
• Experience leading shifts, managing rotas and supervising staff.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working towards statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and children’s residential care standards.
• Experience working with local authorities, social workers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Understanding of financial controls, auditing and quality assurance.
• Experience relating to Regulation 44 visits, safeguarding boards and Local Authority Designated Officers (LADOs) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £38,662–£41,330 per annum.
• Access to a discretionary monthly management bonus.
• Employee ownership benefits.
• Length of service and birthday bonus schemes.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme offering up to £1,400.
• Free annual gym membership and access to Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Pension scheme and free on-site parking.
• Company laptop and mobile phone, where applicable to the role.
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Fully funded qualification opportunities, potentially up to Level 7 (Master’s level).
• Career progression opportunities and support from experienced senior colleagues.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Deputy Manager within a supportive, therapeutic residential childcare environment.