Deputy Manager Residential Child care

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected provider of residential services in Gloucester is seeking a Deputy Manager who is passionate about high-quality care for children. The role involves leading care teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and creating a supportive home environment. Candidates should possess necessary qualifications and experience, alongside a commitment to improving the lives of young people.

Benefits

Generous holiday and pension package

Supportive leadership and regular supervision

Access to ongoing professional development

Team events and recognition of achievements

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in a senior or deputy role in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of children's legislation and care standards.
• A valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Leading, mentoring and developing care teams.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health & Social Care Children

Level 5 in Leadership & Management or working towards

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Brook Street UK

Location:

gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Gloucestershire

Full-time Permanent

Are you a compassionate leader with a bold vision for what high-quality care can look like for young people? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same and where your influence truly matters?

We're working with a respected provider of residential services for children and young people in the Gloucestershire area, looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to help lead a home that offers more than just shelter, it offers hope, belonging, and opportunity.

Who You Are

You're a confident professional with a clear understanding of the complexities young people face, particularly those shaped by trauma and adversity. You bring not only experience but insight - the kind of insight that builds trust, shapes teams, and transforms lives.

You know how to lead by example, support a staff team, and contribute to a culture of openness, resilience, and care. You're just as comfortable handling serious safeguarding concerns as you are celebrating a young person's first day back at school. You're ready to step up - or step in - to make sure young people receive consistent, meaningful support every single day.

What You'll Need

• A Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health & Social Care Children
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management or working towards it
• At least one year's experience in a senior or deputy role within childrens residential care
• Strong knowledge of childrens legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and care standards
• A history of working in or supporting homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
• A valid UK driving licence

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations
• Leading, mentoring and developing care teams
• Driving high-quality, person-centred care planning
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding protocols
• Fostering a positive, stable home environment where young people feel safe and valued
• Taking an active role in multi-agency meetings and reviews
• Supporting childrens transitions in and out of the service with sensitivity and structure

Why Join This Team?

This is a rare opportunity to work within a deeply values-driven organisation that has been supporting vulnerable young people for over two decades. You'll be part of a leadership team that believes in investing in its staff - with training, support, and genuine opportunities for progression.

You'll also enjoy:

• Generous holiday and pension package
• Supportive leadership and regular supervision
• Access to ongoing professional development
• Team events and recognition of achievements
• Free parking on-site

Want to learn more? Let's talk.
For a confidential discussion or to request an application form, please contact Louise:
0117 948 6300

07929 476 065

Applications from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged. What matters most is your commitment to children and your belief that their futures can be different - and better.