Deputy Manager - Children's Home
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shropshire, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High5 Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KPS |
Summary
High5 Recruitment is proud to represent a brand-new, therapeutic 2-bed children's home in Shropshire. We are seeking a high-calibre Deputy Manager to join a founding team. This is a unique opportunity to secure a Monday to Friday, 9-5 role while maintaining a high-level of clinical and operational influence.
Our ideal DM will be looking for a "stayer" - someone with a stable employment history who understands that consistency is the foundation of trauma-informed care. You must be a confident leader capable of overseeing the home in the absence of the Registered Manager (RM).
The key requirements and qualifications required are your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and you must have a minimum of 18 months experience in either a Team Leader or Deputy Manager position within an Ofsted regulated setting.
You will require a thorough understanding of Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
You must have a valid UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
You should be a resilient manager who can remain calm and focused under pressure and should be committed to doing what is right for the young people, even when it's challenging. As the Right-hand to the Registered Manager you should be a natural leader who can mentor a new staff team.
We welcome job applications from Team Leaders and Deputy Managers who have no Visa Sponsorship requirements.
We look forward to reading your CV and having an introductory call with all shortlisted applicants.
Our ideal DM will be looking for a "stayer" - someone with a stable employment history who understands that consistency is the foundation of trauma-informed care. You must be a confident leader capable of overseeing the home in the absence of the Registered Manager (RM).
The key requirements and qualifications required are your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and you must have a minimum of 18 months experience in either a Team Leader or Deputy Manager position within an Ofsted regulated setting.
You will require a thorough understanding of Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
You must have a valid UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
You should be a resilient manager who can remain calm and focused under pressure and should be committed to doing what is right for the young people, even when it's challenging. As the Right-hand to the Registered Manager you should be a natural leader who can mentor a new staff team.
We welcome job applications from Team Leaders and Deputy Managers who have no Visa Sponsorship requirements.
We look forward to reading your CV and having an introductory call with all shortlisted applicants.