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Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare

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Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38k - £47.6k Annual
Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a beautiful three bedded residential home for children and young people within the Crewe area.

You will be joining an amazing organisation who provides beautiful, safe and secure homes for children and young people aged 7-17 with backgrounds of emotional behavioural difficulties and associated learning difficulties. The homes offer long term placements where children and young people receive a high level of nurturing and therapeutic care. Children and young people are supported to attend school and activities and are instilled with confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Deputy Manager responsibilities:

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where families and young people can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering families, strengthening relationships, and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the young person. You will lead and support a team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager, and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving young people the support, they need to thrive. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards and policies. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving our young person the support, they need to thrive.

Key requirements:

* A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home.

* Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent

* Level 5 Leadership and management – Residential Childcare (Desirable)

* Good knowledge and understanding of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

* Highly driven, proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong people manager with a hands-on approach.

* Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

* Accredited Living Wage employer

* Team Building Days

* Paid Birthdays off work

* 28 days annual leave

* Funded Qualifications

* On-site parking

* Lots of opportunities for career progression

Next Steps:

Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea

Reference: 225275860

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Deputy Manager - Residential Childcare

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38k - £47.6k Annual
Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a beautiful three bedded residential home for children and young people within the Crewe area.

You will be joining an amazing organisation who provides beautiful, safe and secure homes for children and young people aged 7-17 with backgrounds of emotional behavioural difficulties and associated learning difficulties. The homes offer long term placements where children and young people receive a high level of nurturing and therapeutic care. Children and young people are supported to attend school and activities and are instilled with confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Deputy Manager responsibilities:

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where families and young people can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering families, strengthening relationships, and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the young person. You will lead and support a team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers, helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence and positive outcomes.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home, supporting the Registered Manager, and leading by example. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving young people the support, they need to thrive. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards and policies. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving our young person the support, they need to thrive.

Key requirements:

* A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home.

* Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent

* Level 5 Leadership and management – Residential Childcare (Desirable)

* Good knowledge and understanding of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

* Highly driven, proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong people manager with a hands-on approach.

* Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

* Accredited Living Wage employer

* Team Building Days

* Paid Birthdays off work

* 28 days annual leave

* Funded Qualifications

* On-site parking

* Lots of opportunities for career progression

Next Steps:

Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea
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Reference: 225275860

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