Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Link Talent Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BM13 |
Summary
Job role: Deputy Manager – Residential Childcare
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £37,000 -£40,000
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 9-5
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a beautiful residential home for children aged 4- 12 years within the Stoke-on-Trent area.
You will be joining an amazing organisation who are rated either good or outstanding with Ofsted. They provide beautiful, safe and secure homes for children aged 4 -12 with backgrounds of emotional behavioural difficulties. The homes offer trauma recovery programmes where children receive a high level of nurturing and therapeutic care. Children are supported to attend school and activities and are instilled with confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes for children.
Deputy Manager key responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where families and children can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering families, strengthening relationships, and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the children. You will lead and support a team of Senior’s and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager, and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving young people the support, they need to thrive. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards and policies. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving our young person the support, they need to thrive.
Deputy Manager key requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home and at a senior level
• Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent
• Level 5 Leadership and management – Residential Childcare (Desirable)
• Good knowledge and understanding of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong people manager with a hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
Deputy Manager benefits:
• Becoming part of the Employee Ownership Trust
• Paid for 1.5 hours for completed voluntary overtime on weekends and bank holidays
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme
• Birthday Bonus Scheme
• Free annual GymPass Membership.
• Free access to Perkbox Account.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free access to your own personal Financial Awareness Planning
• Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone (Role dependent).
• Free access to well-being initiatives
• Free on-site Parking
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
• A highly competitive rate of pay and access to a career pathway including access to professional qualification studies fully funded up to Level 7 (Masters)
• Comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and the support of senior colleagues.
Next Steps:
Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea on 07765 509599.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £37,000 -£40,000
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 9-5
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a beautiful residential home for children aged 4- 12 years within the Stoke-on-Trent area.
You will be joining an amazing organisation who are rated either good or outstanding with Ofsted. They provide beautiful, safe and secure homes for children aged 4 -12 with backgrounds of emotional behavioural difficulties. The homes offer trauma recovery programmes where children receive a high level of nurturing and therapeutic care. Children are supported to attend school and activities and are instilled with confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes for children.
Deputy Manager key responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where families and children can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering families, strengthening relationships, and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the children. You will lead and support a team of Senior’s and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager, and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving young people the support, they need to thrive. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards and policies. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving our young person the support, they need to thrive.
Deputy Manager key requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home and at a senior level
• Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent
• Level 5 Leadership and management – Residential Childcare (Desirable)
• Good knowledge and understanding of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong people manager with a hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
Deputy Manager benefits:
• Becoming part of the Employee Ownership Trust
• Paid for 1.5 hours for completed voluntary overtime on weekends and bank holidays
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme
• Birthday Bonus Scheme
• Free annual GymPass Membership.
• Free access to Perkbox Account.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free access to your own personal Financial Awareness Planning
• Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone (Role dependent).
• Free access to well-being initiatives
• Free on-site Parking
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
• A highly competitive rate of pay and access to a career pathway including access to professional qualification studies fully funded up to Level 7 (Masters)
• Comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and the support of senior colleagues.
Next Steps:
Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea on 07765 509599.