Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bradford

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent

Qualifications Required:
Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Workforce (essential)
Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families (or willingness to work towards)

Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential care for children
At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a similar environment

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day running of a children’s residential home.

The successful candidate will support the Home Manager in ensuring high-quality care, strong safeguarding practice, and a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.

The role requires someone with strong leadership ability, a clear understanding of children’s emotional, social, and educational needs, and knowledge of the policies and procedures required to operate a residential children’s home.

Key responsibilities include building trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals, implementing personalised care plans, and acting as a key worker supporting children’s development and wellbeing.

You will also lead shifts, supervise staff, mentor team members, and ensure consistent high-quality care across the service.

The role includes supporting home management and compliance, maintaining accurate records such as daily logs, care plans and incident reports, ensuring the home meets health, safety and safeguarding standards, and assisting the Home Manager with audits, inspections, and improvement initiatives.

Who you will be working for:

Our client is a children’s residential care provider focused on delivering trauma-informed, relationship-driven and child-centred care. Their homes support children’s emotional, physical and mental wellbeing through consistent care, strong relationships and a supportive environment.

Progression:

Our client offers continuous professional development and opportunities for career progression within the organisation.

Training / qualifications:

Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications relevant to children’s residential care.

Benefits:

🚗 Company car
👕 Casual dress
🍽️ Discounted or free food
🧑‍🏫 Employee mentoring programme
🅿️ Free parking / On-site parking
💼 Company pension
💙 Health & wellbeing programme
🤝 Referral programme

Ethos:

Our client’s approach to care is guided by strong values focused on adaptability, integrity, empowerment, inclusivity and collaboration.

Their services are built around trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, ensuring children are supported to achieve safer presents and brighter futures.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk