Deputy Intensive Childrens Home Manager Job Title:Deputy Intensive Home Manager Children and Young people Location: North ShropshireSalary: Up to £31,000 per annum + £3,000 £6,000 sleep-in allowanceContract: Full Time (39 hours per week)Sector: Childrens Residential CareMake a Real Difference in Young Peoples LivesOur client is launching a brand-new, 2-bed high-intensity therapeutic childrens home inNorth Shropshire and is looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker to help lead the service from the very beginning.This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new - helping shape a home designed to support children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, giving them stability, care, and a brighter future.Working alongside an experienced Registered Manager, youll be part of a supportive leadership team within a growing national organisation, where your ideas, creativity, and leadership will be valued and encouraged.Why Join Our Client?Our client is committed to creating an environment where both staff and young people can thrive. Youll benefit from strong leadership support, clear progression opportunities, and a therapeutic approach to care that prioritises positive outcomes and reduced restraint.Youll be encouraged to develop professionally, with full support to achieve your Level 5 qualification and progress into a Registered Manager role. The organisation promotes a culture of collaboration, offering regular team meetings, ongoing supervision, and access to specialist clinical guidance.In addition, youll receive a competitive salary with enhanced sleep-in payments, funded qualifications, paid training, a comprehensive induction programme, generous annual leave, and access to wellbeing support services. Staff also benefit from discount schemes, a pension plan, and a referral bonus programme.About the RoleAs Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting the Registered Manager to deliver a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.You will help lead and develop the staff team, ensuring young people receive consistent, high-quality care that supports their emotional and behavioural needs.This is a hands-on leadership role where you will contribute to care planning, safeguarding, staff development, and the overall success of the home.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Registered Manager in the daily operations of the homeLead, supervise, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care and supportPromote a therapeutic, child-centred environmentEnsure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standardsAssist with rota planning, staffing, and resource managementSupport the development and implementation of care plans and behaviour strategiesBuild positive relationships with young people, families, and external professionalsContribute to a culture of continuous improvement and best practiceStep up to manage the home in the absence of the Registered ManagerWhat Were Looking ForMinimum 2 years experience in a childrens residential settingExperience at Senior or Deputy Manager levelNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding proceduresExperience managing rotas, staffing, and budgetsA strong, resilient, and child-focused leadership styleFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleAdditional InformationSleep-in requirement of approximately 48 per monthAll roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory referencesSafeguarding & InclusionOur client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.If youre looking for a role where you can shape a service, lead a team, and truly change lives, this is your opportunity.JBRP1_UKTJ