Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
£38500 - £40000
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: £38,500 per year + Sleep-ins + Bonuses
Job Description:
Are you an experienced child-focused professional ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a leading children’s residential home team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting the delivery of high-quality care in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help oversee daily operations, support staff development, and ensure the home maintains excellent standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home
- Lead shifts and support the wider staff team
- Promote safeguarding and high-quality care at all times
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Support children with routines, activities, education, and emotional wellbeing
- Use trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation
- Monitor records and documentation to ensure quality and compliance
- Support staff development and role modelling good practice
- Work closely with professionals and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children
Requirements:
- Experience within children’s residential care
- Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
- Good understanding of safeguarding and care standards
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
- Full manual driving licence
Benefits:
- £65 per sleep-in
- £500 annual bonus on your employment anniversary
- £200 bonus if your home achieves Ofsted Good
- £500 bonus if your home achieves Ofsted Outstanding
- 33 days annual leave plus birthday off
- Casual dress code
- Company car
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking and on-site parking
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- Supportive working environment
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
