Therapeutic Care Lead – Children's Home (3-bed EBD)

Purosearch Ltd.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Sleep-in payments

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Regular pay and benefits reviews

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 3-bed EBD children's home in Bradford. The role offers a base salary of £37,500 with sleep-ins and an up to £1,000 annual performance bonus, plus potential earnings of £41,000+ including sleep-ins and bonus.

You will provide leadership to the residential team, maintain safeguarding standards and support regulatory compliance, while fostering a therapeutic and nurturing environment for young people.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working within children's residential care.
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Strong safeguarding, care planning and risk management.
• Confident leadership to support and develop staff.
• Child-centred, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Understanding Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to therapeutic and nurturing approaches.
• Willingness to work towards or complete a Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the 3-bed EBD home.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance to the residential childcare team.
• Act as a positive role model and promote a therapeutic, nurturing environment.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining the home's strong Ofsted performance.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support.
• Ensure young people's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to care delivery.
• Support staff through supervision, guidance and ongoing development.
• Help coordinate staffing, shifts and the smooth day-to-day operation of the home.
• Monitor records, incidents and safeguarding concerns, escalating where appropriate.
• Promote positive outcomes across education, wellbeing, independence and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, social workers and other professionals.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisation

Decision-making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 3-bed EBD children's home in Bradford. The role offers a base salary of £37,500 with sleep-ins and an up to £1,000 annual performance bonus, plus potential earnings of £41,000+ including sleep-ins and bonus.

You will provide leadership to the residential team, maintain safeguarding standards and support regulatory compliance, while fostering a therapeutic and nurturing environment for young people.