Deputy Manager. Job in Bath Education & Training Jobs

Elephant Recruitment Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s home provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to enhance their leadership team. This role offers the chance to lead a small yet impactful home, ensuring compliance and nurturing development for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). Embrace a fulfilling career with strong internal progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Sleep-in payments

Strong internal progression culture

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with EBD and LD.
• Strong leadership qualities and confident in leading shifts.
• Hands-on, proactive, passionate about child outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the care team.
• Ensure high-quality care and compliance with regulations.
• Manage shifts and contribute to team development.

Skills

Leadership

Resilience

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Level 5 (open to working towards)

Job description

Deputy Manager Progress Your Leadership Career in a Dual Needs Home
Location: Radstock/Bath Salary: £32,000 £35,000 + Sleep-in Payments (up to £38,276 total)

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that offers both challenge and opportunity? We re recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join a well-established children s home registered for up to 3 children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). With the current Deputy recently promoted to House Manager, this is a fantastic chance to build on your experience and contribute meaningfully to a supportive and ambitious team.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you ll play a key part in the leadership and smooth running of the home, supporting the Registered Manager while taking on significant operational responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the care team

• Ensure high-quality, therapeutic care for children with EBD and LD

• Support compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements

• Lead shifts, manage key working responsibilities, and contribute to team development

• Participate in weekly sleep-ins (paid in addition to salary)

What Makes This Exciting:

• Strong internal progression culture previous Deputy promoted to House Manager

• Small home with a big impact registered for just 3 children

• Dual registration gain valuable experience across both EBD and LD needs

• Additional earnings regular sleep-ins paid extra, raising total package to £35,276 £38,276

• Supportive team culture leadership that encourages growth and collaboration

About You:

We re looking for someone who brings energy, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference:

• Experience working with children with EBD and/or LD in a residential setting

• Strong leadership qualities confident leading shifts and supporting staff

• Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare) essential; working towards or open to Level 5

• Hands-on, proactive, and not afraid to get stuck in

• Passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for children

Why Join This Provider?

This is a provider that actively supports internal development and truly values its team. With a history of promoting from within, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to high-quality, child-centred care, this is an excellent environment to thrive in your career.

How to Apply:

If you re ready to take the next step and join a supportive, ambitious team, we d love to hear from you. Call us on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or apply today to make your move.