Deputy Manager - Children'ss Residential

Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare

Ready to lead where it matters most? As a Deputy Manager, you will act as the vital bridge between the care team and the Registered Manager. You will set the tone on shift, coach and supervise staff, and ensure that every child and young person receives safe, nurturing, and high-quality care every single day. If you are looking to advance your career in social care, this role offers an intensive programme of induction and training, with a clear potential pathway toward becoming a Registered Manager.

What you will be doing day to day

Leading and managing the team

• Manage, motivate, and support a team of Residential Childcare Workers and Senior RCWs, providing visible, positive leadership on shift.
• Deliver regular supervision, contribute to appraisals, and highlight training and development needs across the team.
• Plan and manage rotas, ensuring appropriate levels of staffing that reflect occupancy and the needs of the children in the house.
• Act as a role model for professional standards, warmth, and boundaried practice.

Care and quality of practice

• Ensure care is trauma-informed, therapeutic, and centred on each child's plan, risk assessment, and behaviour support plan.
• Oversee the quality of care planning and keyworking, ensuring child...