Deputy Children's Residential Manager

Looking for your next step up – Children’s Residential Home
Lead, Grow, and Build a Legacy

Work in a Company with a fantastic support network!!!

We are looking for a Deputy who is ready for their next step up , is that you ?

Location: Swadlincote
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 (Plus Achievable Bonuses)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Some Hybrid working available
Recruiter: Classroom Recruiters (on behalf of our client)

We’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a mission. A mission to lead, grow, and build something extraordinary for children in care. Our client is opening three brand-new homes in the Derby area, and we’re looking for a passionate, driven Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Residential Manager role.

Why You’ll Thrive with Us

• Career Progression Tailored for You: You’ll be placed on a fully funded Level 5 Children’s Residential Management course, giving you the expertise to succeed and grow into senior management roles.
• Freedom to Build Your Dream Team: You’ll have the freedom to hand-pick your team—creating a powerful unit that shares your vision of delivering exceptional care. Already have a team in mind? Bring them on board, and we’ll support your journey together.
• Unmatched Support Network: You’ll have the backing of dedicated managers and directors with over 30 years of experience, all of whom will support you every step of the way. Our ethos is simple: teamwork makes the dream work.
• Fully supported every step of the way: You wil not be left alone to fend for yourself; you will be working with a senior leadership team who lead from the front that will be working alongside you from day one. This is not their first rodeo, and they have a committed back office team to fully support you. And will do regular support check-ins to ensure you have teh support you need to succeed regardless of experience level.
• Exciting Growth: With three new homes opening, you’ll be stepping into a growing company with opportunities to take on dual management roles and lead the future of our homes. Your ambition is met with a map to success and a mentor to guide your career.

Our Ethos

We stand by these core principles:

• Passion for delivering care to the highest standards.
• Dancing through challenges with positivity.
• Teamwork makes the dream work—collaboration is key.
• Ambition is met with a map to success and a mentor to guide your career.

About You

You’re passionate about making a difference in children’s lives. You bring energy, optimism, and a team-focused approach to everything you do. Challenges are opportunities for growth, and you’re excited by the chance to lead and deliver care to the highest standard.

• Experience: You must have 3 years' experience in children’s residential care in the past 5 years.
• Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care or Health and Social Care is essential. Experience with learning difficulties is a huge advantage.

This is your chance to lead, build a team, and grow with an ambitious, supportive company. If you're ready to make a difference, build a legacy, and grow your career, we want to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Children residentia homes: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Lv 3 or above (required)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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