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Are you ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a supportive team in a children’s home that’s truly focused on making a positive and lasting difference in young people’s lives. If you’ve got strong leadership skills and a genuine desire to support vulnerable children, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary: £32,500 – £36,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Location: Stoke-On-Trent (ST7)
Hours: Full-time
Why join us?
A clear pathway into management roles
A welcoming and supportive leadership team
A beautifully maintained home environment – we invest heavily in creating safe, nurturing spaces
Generous budgets to provide meaningful experiences for children – from holidays abroad to exciting activities
Ongoing therapeutic training and support from leading psychologists
Less time on paperwork, more time making a difference – thanks to bespoke systems
Structured, classroom-based induction and shadowing programmeWhat you’ll do:
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
Support and lead a team of residential care staff
Supervise staff, lead shifts, and ensure children’s care and placement plans are followed
Oversee risk assessments, rotas, and day-to-day operations
Safeguard children and promote their wellbeing at all times
Help children develop life skills, build self-esteem, and prepare for adulthoodWhat we’re looking for:
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in children’s residential care
Aged 22+ (in line with children’s home regulations)
Full UK driving licenceAdditional Benefits:
Recommend a friend bonuses: up to £1,000 for staff, £3,250 for foster carers
Ofsted bonuses: £100 for ‘Good’, £200 for ‘Outstanding’ outcomes
Long-service awards: up to £600
Wellbeing support through MediCash and monthly REACH Awards
Potential Not Perfection – we welcome applicants from all backgroundsIf you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to grow your career in a role with purpose and reward, contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)
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