Deputy Manager Children's Residential - Keighley / Wakefield

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Keighley / Wakefield

Salary: £39,858 – £42,525 per annum 
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children & Young People requiring residential care support
Experience Required: Residential childcare leadership experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home

The Home:

Our client is looking for a Deputy Manager to join a growing children’s residential provider with ambitions to expand across multiple homes.

This is an opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth, where you can play a genuine role in shaping services, supporting children to rebuild their futures, and helping develop a strong and values-led culture.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who:

• Understands that relationships are at the heart of residential childcare
• Can balance compassion with professional curiosity and appropriate challenge
• Is motivated by doing things the right way, not the easy way
• Wants to grow professionally and be part of a developing organisation
• Brings leadership experience within children’s residential care
• Has the right values, mindset, and ambition to support young people effectively

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Growing children’s residential care provider
Future plans: Expansion with additional homes planned

Why this home & company:

This is more than a standard Deputy Manager role. It is an opportunity to join a provider with clear ambitions, strong values, and a child-centred approach to care.

If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence outcomes, contribute to service development, and grow with an organisation, this could be an excellent fit.

Progression:

Excellent opportunity to progress as the organisation continues to grow and open additional services.

Training / qualifications:

Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing learning and development
Regular supervision

Benefits:

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full-time equivalent)
Competitive pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Life insurance cover
Sickness pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee referral bonus scheme
Comprehensive induction and development programme
Investors in People accredited employer
Mindful Employer recognised organisation

Ethos:

Children deserve safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where they feel valued and able to thrive.

Culture:

Warm, passionate, child-focused, and values-led.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
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