Deputy Manager. Job in Gloucester Education & Training Jobs

Elephant Recruitment Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional childcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a new 4-bed EBD home. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and will play a key role in shaping the home's culture. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and supervisory experience in a care setting. The role offers a salary of £37,040 with opportunities for additional hours and clear paths to career advancement.

Benefits

Supportive senior team

Structured induction

Clear pathways to Registered Manager

Child-centred practice

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Knowledge of EBD needs, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day leadership and oversight of the home.
• Act as senior on shift in the manager's absence.
• Supervise and develop the care team.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory paperwork.
• Build positive relationships with families and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Confident communicator

Problem solver

Flexibility

Team motivator

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Commitment to ongoing learning including Level 5 Leadership qualification

Job description

Deputy Manager Step Into a Leadership Role with Real Impact

Gloucester 4-Bed EBD Home

A rewarding opportunity to help lead a well-supported children s home in Gloucester. This is a key leadership role in a newly established 4-bed EBD service ideal for a strong Senior or Deputy looking to step up in a meaningful, child-focused environment.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you ll support the Registered Manager in the smooth and effective running of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality care and staff feel confident and supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day leadership and oversight of the home
• Act as senior on shift and take full responsibility in the manager s absence
• Supervise, support and develop the care team
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory paperwork
• Build positive relationships with professionals, families and stakeholders
• Help embed a therapeutic, nurturing culture in the team
• Participate in on-call rota and provide cover for shifts, including sleep-ins

What Makes This Exciting

• 4-bed EBD home with strong senior leadership support
• £37,040 salary based on a 4-week rota (168 hours including 4 sleep-ins)
• Additional hours at £14.65/hour and sleep-ins at £105/night
• Well-established provider launching their first service in the Gloucester area
• Real opportunities for career progression and development

About You

You ll need experience and resilience to thrive in this dynamic role:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare essential
• Supervisory experience in a children s residential care setting
• Knowledge of EBD needs, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards
• Confident communicator, team motivator, and problem solver
• Flexible, hands‑on approach willing to step in where needed
• Commitment to ongoing learning including Level 5 Leadership qualification

Why Join

This is the first Gloucestershire home for a provider we ve successfully partnered with before. You ll benefit from:

• Supportive senior team and structured induction
• Clear pathways to Registered Manager
• Child-centred practice backed by strong systems
• A chance to help shape the home s culture from the start

How to Apply

If you re ready to step up and lead with care, we d love to hear from you.

Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.