Deputy Manager Solo Provision
Annual
Deputy Manager Solo EBD Home Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) Salary: £37,512 £40,287 DOE (Inclusive of Sleeps) Rota: 2 on / 4 off
Be part of something meaningful this is a chance to step into a leadership role in a warm, child-centred solo home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
About the Role: As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to lead a nurturing, safe and high-quality home for one child. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading shifts and deputising in the Manager s absence • Supporting with rotas, recruitment, and team development • Shaping and reviewing individualised care plans • Promoting education, healthy routines and emotional wellbeing • Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted standards • Building strong, supportive relationships with children, families and professionals • Leading by example to inspire your team and uphold best practice
What Makes This Exciting: • Solo home real focus, strong relationships • 2 on / 4 off shift pattern for work-life balance • Supportive provider with experienced leadership • Beautiful location with good transport links • Opportunity to grow into a Registered Manager role
About You: You ll need: • Level 3 (minimum) in Residential Childcare • At least 2 years experience in children s homes, including 1 year in a senior or deputy role • Confidence in leading shifts and supporting staff • Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and care regulations • A caring, committed and resilient approach • A full UK driving licence
Why Join: Our client is a values-led provider where relationships come first. You'll be supported with: • £37,512 £40,287 per annum (based on experience) • £16.80 £17.07ph (increase annually) + £50 per sleep-in (hourly rate is based off years of experience at Deputy level) • High-quality induction and ongoing training • Leadership development from day one • Health and wellbeing support including counselling access • Free meals on shift • Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500
How to Apply: Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.