Deputy manager

Silver Birch Care; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trips to Tanzania

Employee Assistance Programme

On-demand GP access

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Silver Birch Care is seeking a Deputy Children’s Home Manager to lead and support a team, ensuring high standards of care for children and young people. You will work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain safe, structured environments and drive ongoing care planning and development.

The role requires Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to pursue). A UK driving licence is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff.
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare is required.
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management or willingness to work towards.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise staff teams.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Promote a safe, structured, and child-focused environment.
• Contribute to care planning and development of young people.
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Skills

Supervising staff

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a passionate and committed Deputy Children’s Home Manager to join our growing organisation and support the delivery of outstanding care to young people.

At The Beeches, we provide safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation that truly invests in its people and promotes from within.

About the Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of the home. You will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the best possible care for young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and supervising staff teams
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Promoting a safe, structured, and child-focused environment
• Contributing to care planning and development of young people
• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We Offer

• Build Your Career
  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP access
• A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day

Work That Works for You

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
• Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
• Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
• Team-based working patterns

Be Part of Something Bigger

• Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
• A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference - not just commercially, but socially

The Essentials

• Pension with NEST
• Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
• Long service recognition awards
• On-site parking (where available)
• Relaxed dress code

About Silver Birch Care Holdings

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.

Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued.

Safeguarding

Silver Birch Care Holdings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks, in line with relevant statutory guidance and regulatory requirements. This includes satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, an equivalent international check.