Children's Residential Deputy Manager

CareTech; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider seeks a Deputy Manager for a Children's Home in Ross-on-Wye. This full-time position involves assisting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care for young people with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in children's residential care, hold a QCF Level 3 qualification, and possess strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary of £35,068 plus additional benefits. A hands-on, caring approach is essential for advocating for the children’s wellbeing.

Benefits

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Access to free online courses

Free meals on shift

Employee recognition schemes

Company vehicle during work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working within children’s residential care.
• Experience advocating for young people's needs and rights.
• Responsibility for safeguarding children and ensuring quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager in providing care for the young people.
• Lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high standards of care.
• Ensure safeguarding and quality of service remain top priorities.

Skills

Experience with children’s residential care

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Education

QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent

Level 5 - Leadership & Management (preferred not essential)

Job description

Location

Ross on Wye

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

£35,068 plus sleep ins

Closing Date

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Remote Location

Remote Location ( ROSS ON WYE ) - Own transport is essential

The core purpose of the role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Registered Manager in providing an emotionally secure, consistent, warm, supportive and caring environment for the young people and to encourage their social, physical, emotional, intellectual and moral development so that they may realise their own potential.

Part of the Caretech Family of Companies, which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Residential Services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Children’s Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.

We are embarking on a period of growth and transformation in line with our ambitious plans and, at the absolute core of our business, is our commitment to supporting our amazing children and young people, each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to reach their personal best.

At Greenfields we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi-disciplinary approach. We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home. Our homes have support from a clinical lead in helping us to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager for one of our Children's Homes in Ross on Wye, currently home to 5 young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of adverse childhood experiences. You will assist the Registered Manager to lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do.

You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities.

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience working within children’s residential
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent
• Level 5 - Leadership & Management (preferred not Essential)
• Driver (company provide a car / mini bus during working hours)
• Shift Pattern 2 On 4 Off (x2 full days including sleeps)

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
• Energetic and fast paced environment

Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check and Update Service subscription
• Free meals on shift
• Refer a friend scheme’ reward system
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

Greenfields is a unique business, where staff are committed and leaders are visible and supportive. You will need to balance a hands-on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of all our children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.