Deputy Manager Ready to Step Up? This Is Your Moment.

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Based in Reading

£55,000 – £65,000

37.5 hours Flexible working 1–2 days hybrid

You’ve done the shifts

You’ve supported the team.

You’ve held the home together when things got tough.

Now you’re ready for more.

We’re working with a growing children’s residential provider who are opening a brand-new home in Reading and are looking for a Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role.

This isn’t about maintaining someone else’s service…

This is about building your own.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead the setup, registration and launch of a new home supporting young people aged 8–16 with EBD and learning disabilities (LD).

From day one, you’ll shape the culture, the team and the standards.

This is your chance to create a home that genuinely feels like one.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take full ownership of the home and:

• Lead the Ofsted registration and opening process

• Build and develop your own high-performing team

• Create a strong, embedded safeguarding culture

• Ensure care plans are lived, not just written

• Manage budgets and resources with confidence

• Build trusted relationships with social workers, families and professionals

• Drive standards that don’t just meet regulations… but exceed them

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect if you’re a Deputy Manager who’s ready but just hasn’t had the opportunity yet.

You’ll need:

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care

• Supervisory or Deputy Manager experience

• Level 5 Diploma (or working towards – full support provided)

• Experience within EBD and/or LD settings

• Strong understanding of Ofsted & safeguarding

• The confidence to lead… and the resilience to grow

What’s On Offer

• £55,000 – £65,000 salary (DOE)

• Support to complete your Level 5

• Flexibility with hybrid working

• Full autonomy to build your own team

• The chance to create a culture you’re proud of

Why This Role?

Because this isn’t just another job.

It’s your step up. Your name above the door. Your standards. Your legacy.

Build something from scratch

Lead your own team your way

Make a genuine, lasting difference to young people’s lives

If you’re ready to stop waiting and start leading…

Let’s have a conversation.

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