Deputy Manager – Children’s Intensive Residential

Location: Wisbech
Salary: £31,600 – £32,800 basic
Additional: Approx. £6,500 per annum in sleep-in payments (based on 8 per month)
Hours: Full-time – long day shifts with sleep-in (24-hour shifts)
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required

Joneshouse Recruitment is working in partnership with a provider launching a new children’s intensive residential home in Wisbech. We are seeking an experienced and resilient Deputy Manager to support the opening and ongoing leadership of this service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation with multiple homes nationally, offering strong leadership support and genuine career progression.

The home will support young people with complex needs, requiring a therapeutic, structured, and nurturing approach. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Residential Worker ready to step up, or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a fresh challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home

• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive therapeutic culture

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies

• Contribute to rota management and budget oversight

• Step up to manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager

• Promote a child-centred approach focused on reducing restraint and achieving positive outcomes

What’s on Offer

• Clear progression pathway towards Registered Manager

• Support to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

• Competitive salary with enhanced sleep-in payments

• Funded qualifications and ongoing professional development

• Structured induction and continued training

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Pension scheme

• Employee wellbeing support

• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• Enhanced DBS covered

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Children’s Residential Home (Senior or Deputy level)

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People (essential)

• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification (if not already achieved)

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures

• Experience with staff supervision, rota management, and operational responsibilities

• High resilience and confidence managing challenging behaviours

• Passion for therapeutic care and achieving positive outcomes for young people

• Full UK Driving Licence

Safeguarding & Equality

Joneshouse Recruitment and our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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