Deputy Manager

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.

As Deputy Manager, you will 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

• 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

You will 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

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

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.