Deputy Manager

BridgeLink Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgeLink Recruitment is partnering with a reputable children’s residential provider to recruit a Deputy Manager for a brand-new EBD home in the Newbury area. You will work with the Registered Manager to drive day‑to‑day operations and safeguard standards, delivering high-quality therapeutic care.

Ideal candidates may come from Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader backgrounds, ready to step into a Deputy Manager role. A strong focus on safeguarding and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s residential home delivering care to young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Prior Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker experience
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and familiarity with Ofsted requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall operation of the home
• Lead, supervise and motivate the residential care team to deliver outstanding care
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through person-centred care planning
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management practices are followed at all times
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing development
• Monitor care plans, behaviour support strategies and children’s progress
• Help maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Build positive relationships with social workers, families, education providers and external professionals
• Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager’s absence
• Promote a positive, supportive and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive

Skills

Residential care

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Location: Newbury Area Up to £47,970 per annum, Circa £4400 of Sleep-in/On-call bonus payments PA, Plus benefits package BridgeLink Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly reputable and well-established children’s residential care provider to recruit a Deputy Manager for a brand-new EBD Children’s Home in the Newbury area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people. As part of a growing provider, you will play a key role in helping establish a positive, nurturing and safe home from the very beginning. We are also keen to hear from experienced Senior Residential Support Workers or Team Leaders who are ready to take the next step into a Deputy Manager position. The Role Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring children receive exceptional care while maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the overall operation of the home.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the residential care team to deliver outstanding care.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through person-centred care planning.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management practices are followed at all times.
• Assist with staff recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing development.
• Monitor care plans, behaviour support strategies and children’s progress.
• Help maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Build positive relationships with social workers, families, education providers and external professionals.
• Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager’s absence.
• Promote a positive, supportive and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare as a minimum.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards / willing to undertake) is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Experience working within a children’s residential home, ideally supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, children’s legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards / willing to undertake) is highly desirable.

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary of up to £47,970 per annum.
• Circa £4400 of Sleep-in/On-call bonus payments per annum.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a brand-new home from its opening.
• Excellent career progression with a successful and expanding organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Paid training and support towards achieving addition career progression qualifications.
• Supportive senior leadership team and excellent working environment.
• Staff incentives and bonus achievement awards.
• Employee loyalty program.
• Access to hundreds of High-street and On-line discounts and benefits.