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Job Title - Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Location - Shrewsbury

Salary - £29,600 - £31,800 per annum (£14.60 - £15.70/hour) + £3,000 - £6,000/year sleep-in allowance
Contract Type - Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in children's care? We're recruiting a Deputy Manager on behalf of our client to join a therapeutic children's home in Shrewsbury, SY3. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviours in a nurturing, innovative setting. If you're an experienced professional with a passion for excellence, integrity, and care, this role offers the chance to grow with a leading provider while making a real difference. Deputy Managers or those ready to step into this level are encouraged to apply.

Rewards and Benefits

Competitive salary of £29,600 - £31,800 per annum (£14.60 - £15.70/hour from 1st April 2025).
Additional £3,000 - £6,000 per year sleep-in allowance, boosting your earnings.
28 days' annual leave minimum, including bank holidays.
Fully funded training, including qualifications up to Level 5, to advance your skills.
Enhanced pay scales recognising your qualifications and experience.
Free meals provided during shifts.
Comprehensive employee benefits programme, including life assurance.
Company pension scheme available.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Full cost of enhanced DBS check covered.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people.
Contribute to strategic planning and development initiatives within the home.
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, loving, and supportive environment.
Lead, supervise, and mentor staff, fostering a team focused on positive outcomes.
Organise work rotas, facilitate care-focused training, and access external services to enhance childcare practices.
Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships that promote recovery and growth.
Manage shift patterns, including sleep-ins, to meet the needs of the home.
Ensure compliance with Ofsted legislation, safeguarding policies, and organisational standards.
Assist with budget oversight and administrative tasks as required.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a residential children's home.
NVQ Level 4 in Management or Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
Proven ability to manage and motivate a team with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Experience supporting children with complex needs or emotional/behavioural difficulties.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, to support 24/7 care delivery.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff, children, and external professionals.
Commitment to values of excellence, passion, integrity, and caring.
Military experience is a plus-highlight it in your CV for a guaranteed interview if criteria are met.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of care and education services, specialising in supporting children and young people with complex needs. With a focus on making every day extraordinary, they create therapeutic homes that unlock potential and drive lasting change. They proudly support the Armed Forces community, offering veteran-friendly policies and a peer support network.

Why Apply?

This role is your chance to step into a rewarding leadership position with a top-tier provider. With competitive pay, funded qualifications, and a supportive team, you'll grow your career while transforming lives. If you're ready to lead with purpose and bring your experience to a dynamic children's home, this is the opportunity for you.

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Deputy Manager

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Assad Ali