Deputy Manager – Off-Rota Role in a Therapeutic Children’s Home

Wakefield – Join a Growing, Clinically Supported Provider

Tired of balancing leadership responsibility with full-time shifts? This is your chance to step off rota and step up as a true Deputy Manager. Our client, a progressive provider backed by a full clinical team, is offering a rare opportunity to focus on leadership, development and impact, not just staffing gaps.

About the Role:

• Support the Registered Manager in leading a 2-bed therapeutic EBD home
• Take an active role in developing staff, improving practice and ensuring high-quality care
• Play a key role in safeguarding, compliance and leadership across the home
• Occasional shifts required, but this is not a rota-based position
• Contribute to clinical and operational progress through management meetings and training

What Makes This Exciting:

• Off-rota role – real time for leadership, team development and impact
• Backed by an embedded clinical team and therapeutic approach
• High growth provider with plans to expand homes and an alternative provision school
• Clear progression path – potential to move into Registered Manager role within 12–18 months

About You:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards
• At least 2 years’ supervisory experience in a children’s home
• Confident leader, emotionally resilient and passionate about therapeutic care
• Able to manage in the RM’s absence and lead a staff team effectively
• Strong understanding of Ofsted standards and children’s home regulations

Why Join:

• £40,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• No full-time rota – focus on leadership, not firefighting
• Supportive provider with a track record of developing internal talent
• Be part of something growing – multiple new homes and services planned
• Opportunity to join the Accelerated Registered Manager Programme

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in leadership without the rota pressure, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.