Children's Home Deputy Manager

Posting date:	01 October 2025
Salary:	£36,000 to £39,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 October 2025
Location:	Bradford
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-55446-20726

Summary

Deputy Children’s Home Manager – Bradford
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum + £3,600 Sleep ins
Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off

We are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded children’s residential care provider to recruit a Deputy Children’s Home Manager for their home in Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to step into a leadership role, supporting the Registered Manager and helping shape the lives of children and young people in care.

What’s on offer:

Salary of £36,000 – £39,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Full-time permanent contract with a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Ongoing training and support, including Level 5 qualification.
Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation.

The role:

Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
Lead, inspire and develop a team of dedicated residential childcare workers.
Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and high standards of care.
Act as a positive role model, promoting therapeutic and nurturing care.
Contribute to care planning and safeguarding to ensure young people feel safe, valued, and supported.

About you:

Minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Significant experience within a residential childcare setting.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Compassionate, resilient and child-focused.
Willingness to complete or already hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.

If interested please call Tom at Purosearch on 01904570050 OR CLICK APPLY!