Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care (EBD & LD)

Location: Oxford
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 + £3,000-£5,000+ in sleep-in payments
Hours: 40 per week | Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a passionate, experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role where your voice matters and your values align with high-impact, therapeutic care?

We're partnering with a new, forward-thinking children's home provider to recruit a Deputy Manager for their brand-new 4-bed solo children's home supporting young people with EBD and learning disabilities in Oxford.

What's on Offer:

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£33,000 - £40,000 base salary

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Additional £3,000-£5,000+ in sleep-in payments

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25 days' holiday + bank holidays

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Private medical cover

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Real Living Wage employer with performance-based bonus scheme

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Fully funded qualifications & paid training

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Supportive leadership from an experienced RM and forward-thinking Directors

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Genuine career progression to Registered Manager roles

Key Responsibilities:

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Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home

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Lead and inspire staff to deliver consistent, trauma-informed care

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Act as a safeguarding lead and uphold a strong safeguarding culture

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Oversee rota planning, budgeting, team supervision and environment safety

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

Key Requirements:

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3+ years' experience in a children's residential care setting

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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

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Working towards or willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management

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Experience supervising staff and managing rotas/budgets

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A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding

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Full UK driving licence

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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

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Experience with multi-agency collaboration and safeguarding enquiries

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Relevant qualifications in psychology, social care, or childhood studies

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Confident leading team meetings and training sessions

This home is the flagship service of a high-integrity provider driven by values of belonging, aspiration, bravery and resilience. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping an outstanding culture of care—where staff are empowered, young people are respected, and long-term outcomes are central