Deputy Manager (Residential Childcare). Job in Worksop Education & Training Jobs

Elephant Recruitment Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted childcare provider in Worksop is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a therapeutic residential home for children. This role involves providing high-quality care, coaching staff, and promoting a safe environment. The position offers a salary between £39,000 and £48,000, career progression opportunities, and fully funded qualifications. Flexibility in working hours is essential, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Health cashback scheme

Fully funded qualifications

Pension match

Cycle to work

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) required.
• At least 2 years recent experience in a children's residential care home.
• Confident driver to use company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading a 3-bed EBD home.
• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people.
• Model best practice and support staff through coaching and supervision.

Skills

Child-focused approach

Resilience

Flexible working

Driving confidence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager Career Progression with a Trusted Provider

Worksop, Nottinghamshire 3-bed EBD Home

Step into a Deputy Manager role with meaningful impact. This is a great opportunity to join a respected residential childcare provider offering strong therapeutic support and career development.

About the Role

• Support the Registered Manager in leading a 3-bed EBD home
• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people
• Model best practice and support staff through coaching and supervision
• Promote a safe, nurturing environment that meets Ofsted and safeguarding standards
• Take part in on-call responsibilities and complete regular sleep‑ins

What Makes This Exciting

• Long‑established provider with over 100 years of experience
• Known for excellent training and progression routes
• Clear pathway to Registered Manager with support along the way
• Sleep‑in pay included in salary package
• Strong focus on therapeutic practice and child‑centred care

About You

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years recent experience in a children's residential care home
• Calm, kind, and resilient, with a child‑focused approach
• Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Confident driver (to use company vehicles)

Why Join

• Salary from £39,000 to £48,000 (incl. 2 sleep‑ins/week)
• Choice of 39 or 45 hour contracts
• days holiday (rising with service)
• Fully funded qualifications up to master s level
• Health cashback scheme, pension match, cycle to work and more

How to Apply

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