Assistant Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Bradford is seeking a Deputy Manager for their children's residential home. This full-time role requires experience in EBD Child Care and leadership abilities. The successful candidate will support the manager, ensure high-quality care, and oversee shifts. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including funded training programs and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000

Funded QCF L5 Leadership & Management qualifications

Industry-leading Management Development Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee of the Month (£50 voucher)

Additional holiday with length of service (up to +5 days)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• At least 1 year’s experience leading shifts.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure high‑quality, individualised care for young people.
• Lead and supervise staff, including supervisions and appraisals.

Skills

Experience with EBD Residential Child Care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)

Bradford
Full-time Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm + on call
£36,000 - £40,000

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with a background in EBD Residential Child Care? Want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Join Bridge2Future Care Group in our specialist EBD home in Bradford.

Some on-call and occasional shift cover may be required.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £40,000
• Funded QCF L5 Leadership & Management qualifications
• Industry‑leading Management Development Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee of the Month (£50 voucher)
• Additional holiday with length of service (up to +5 days)

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs
• At least 1 year’s experience leading shifts
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work occasional shifts/sleep‑ins

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day‑to‑day operations
• Ensure high‑quality, individualised care for young people
• Safeguard and support young people, acting as a positive role model
• Lead and supervise staff, including supervisions and appraisals
• Plan and oversee shifts and ensure safe risk management
• Work directly with young people to help them achieve positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation
• Create and review care plans, risk assessments and behaviour plans

If interested please call Tom at Purosearch on 01904570050 OR email [e-mail]