Deputy Children's Home Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57117-20726 |
Summary
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Service
Potential Earnings Up to £40,000
Stockport
A well-established children’s residential provider is recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a small 4-bed EBD home currently caring for three young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a supportive organisation that prioritises therapeutic care and internal development.
The Role
• Base salary of £35,200 plus performance-related bonus up to £4,800 annually
• 3-on / 3-off rolling rota, 10am–10pm shifts
• No sleep-in requirements
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home, safeguarding practice, and regulatory compliance
Candidate Profile
• Previous Deputy Manager experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s home within the past two years
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted expectations
• Comfortable contributing to inspections and quality assurance processes
• Commitment to trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to care
What Our Client Offers
• Strong leadership guidance and operational support
• Fully funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Clear progression pathways, with future Registered Manager opportunities as the organisation continues to grow
If interested please call Tom at Purosearch on 01904570050 OR just click apply!