Deputy Manager - Children's Care

Esland; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts

Refer a friend bonus

Birthday day off

Discount app

Holiday home Peak District

Induction training (BILD)

Job summary

Esland in Annadale's Stevenage is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead dedicated care for children in a warm, active home. You will build a safe, nurturing environment where young residents can thrive through structured routines and engaging activities.

The role is a 365‑day service with rotate shifts from 8am–11pm, including occasional sleep‑in nights. Annual salary is £39,760–£41,760 plus enhanced overtime; benefits include paid induction, a birthday day off, a company app with discounts, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in children’s residential care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Help shape brighter futures through consistency, compassion, and resilience.
• Work as part of a dedicated team in a 365-day service, with advance rotas and long shifts (8am–11pm) including sleep-in nights.

Skills

Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 in Child Care

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming young lives? Join Esland as a Deputy Manager and embark on a deeply rewarding career where every day brings purpose, growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

Department: Residential

Location: Annadales - Stevenage

Compensation: £39,760 - £41,760 / year

Join us at Annadale's, a warm and welcoming three-bedroom children’s home where every day is full of movement, laughter, and adventure. Our young residents are bursting with energy — they thrive on staying active and love football, basketball, gym sessions, cycling, swimming, and visits to animal parks. We’re looking for someone just like you to help them feel safe, supported, and empowered to flourish in this lively, activity-filled environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Help shape brighter futures through consistency, compassion, and resilience.
• Work as part of a dedicated team in a 365-day service, with advance rotas and long shifts (8am–11pm) including sleep-in nights.

What You'll Earn

• Annual salary: £39,760 – £41,760, depending on your qualifications and experience — this includes an average of 8 sleep-in shifts per month.
• Boost your income with enhanced overtime rates and opportunities for additional shifts.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Level 3 qualification in Child Care.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in children’s residential care.
• Must be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (we’re unable to offer sponsorship).

Why Esland?

At Esland, we’re committed to changing children’s lives for the better. Our best‑in‑class specialist services empower young people to thrive — and we’re looking for nurturing, supportive individuals who share our mission.

Dove is a Three bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advise and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme