Job Description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Location: Bromyard (beautiful rural setting)Full UK manual licence & own transport essential£500 Welcome Bonus | Clear Progression Pathways |Consolidated shift pattern with sleep ins

Extraordinary Days Every Day

We’re seeking a confident, skilled, and passionate deputy manager to join our established children’s residential home in Bromyard. As part of Branas Isaf, within the CareTech Group, you’ll join one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of therapeutic residential care and education — a team known for stability, quality, and career development.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on achieving excellence, leading teams, and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can flourish.

What You'll do

As deputy manager, you’ll work closely with the registered manager to maintain a high-performing, child-centred residential service. You’ll play a pivotal role in:

• Providing strong, visible leadership and supporting the development of your team
• Driving a culture of safeguarding, safety, and therapeutic practice
• Ensuring the home meets and exceeds regulatory standards
• Building a nurturing, structured environment where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered
• Working collaboratively with education, therapy, and clinical professionals to deliver holistic care
• Acting as a role model for outstanding practice, emotional resilience, and professional integrity
• This is your opportunity to significantly influence service quality and outcomes for the children in our care.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People
• Full UK manual driving licence & access to transport
• Ability to commit to sleep ins with a rolling rota
• Strong safeguarding knowledge, emotional resilience, and the confidence to lead.

Desirable:

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or commitment to complete)
• Experience of leading teams or stepping into management responsibilities.

We welcome individuals who bring compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to reflective practice.

Why Join Us?

At Branas Isaf, you’ll be part of a therapeutic, person-centred service with a strong reputation for developing staff and promoting from within. We invest in your growth so you can invest in the growth of the young people you support.

We offer:

• £500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive salary + structured career progression
• Company vehicle (for work use)
• Free meals while on shift
• Free Enhanced DBS & Update Service
• Comprehensive 4-week induction & specialist therapeutic training
• Ongoing CPD & leadership development programmes
• Access to a wide range of free accredited online courses
• Refer-a-Friend bonus – up to £1,000
• Pension scheme
• Annual staff awards & recognition events
• Access to the CareTech Foundation, supporting staff and their families.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. xbpsjku All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.