Deputy manager

Deputy Children’s Home Manager – Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep‑ins, weekends, and shifts)

Salary: £17.61 per hour - £70.50 sleep‑in rate

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a passionate and committed Deputy Children’s Home Manager to join our growing organisation and support the delivery of outstanding care to young people.

At The Beeches, we provide safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation that truly invests in its people and promotes from within.

As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of the home. You will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the best possible care for young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and supervising staff teams
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Promoting a safe, structured, and child‑focused environment
• Contributing to care planning and development of young people
• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

• Build Your Career
  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands‑on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• Feel Supported
  • 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • OnDemand GP access
  • A strong team culture where people support each other day‑to‑day
• Work That Works for You
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
  • Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
  • Team‑based working patterns
• Be Part of Something Bigger
  • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
  • A values‑led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
• The Essentials
  • Pension with NEST
  • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Long service recognition awards
  • On‑site parking (where available)
  • Relaxed dress code

Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high‑quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.

We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.

Through our family of services – including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools – we operate more than 60 children’s homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

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