Deputy Manager

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Deputy Manager – Step Into a Leadership Role with Real Impact

Gloucester – 4-Bed EBD Home

A rewarding opportunity to help lead a well-supported children’s home in Gloucester. This is a key leadership role in a newly established 4-bed EBD service — ideal for a strong Senior or Deputy looking to step up in a meaningful, child-focused environment.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in the smooth and effective running of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality care and staff feel confident and supported.

• Assist with day-to-day leadership and oversight of the home

• Act as senior on shift and take full responsibility in the manager’s absence

• Supervise, support and develop the care team

• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory paperwork

• Build positive relationships with professionals, families and stakeholders

• Help embed a therapeutic, nurturing culture in the team

• Participate in on-call rota and provide cover for shifts, including sleep-ins

What Makes This Exciting:

• 4-bed EBD home with strong senior leadership support

• £37,040 salary based on a 4-week rota (168 hours including 4 sleep-ins)

• Additional hours at £14.65/hour and sleep-ins at £105/night

• Well-established provider launching their first service in the Gloucester area

• Real opportunities for career progression and development

About You:

You’ll need experience and resilience to thrive in this dynamic role:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare – essential

• Supervisory experience in a children’s residential care setting

• Knowledge of EBD needs, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards

• Confident communicator, team motivator, and problem solver

• Flexible, hands-on approach — willing to step in where needed

• Commitment to ongoing learning — including Level 5 Leadership qualification

Why Join:

This is the first Gloucestershire home for a provider we’ve successfully partnered with before. You’ll benefit from:

• Supportive senior team and structured induction

• Clear pathways to Registered Manager

• Child-centred practice backed by strong systems

• A chance to help shape the home’s culture from the start

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to step up and lead with care, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further
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Location:
Gloucester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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