Derby
Health & Social
Full-time
29-09-2026
18-03-2027
6189
£42,000 - £45,000
Position: Deputy Manager - Children's EBD Home
Location: Near Derby
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Children's Home Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career?
Or perhaps you arere already working as a Deputy Manager and are looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference?
My client is looking for a passionate, resilient and experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established children's residential home near Derby, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career within children's residential care and play a key role in creating a safe, stable and nurturing environment for young people.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead the home and support the wider team, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently maintained.
You will play an important role in:
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated care team
• Ensuring young people receive high-quality, individualised care
• Supporting staff with challenging situations and complex behaviours
• Promoting positive relationships and outcomes for young people
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and record keeping
• Supporting staff supervision, training and development
• Taking responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence
• Working in line with Ofsted regulations, policies and best practice
About You
You could already be an established Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Team Leader/Senior Residential Support Worker who feels ready to take that next step into management.
You will ideally have:
• Previous experience working within a children's residential setting
• Experience supporting young people with EBD, challenging behaviour or complex needs
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The confidence to lead and support a team
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care
• A positive, resilient and solution-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people
Package:
• Salary up to £45,000 per annum for the right candidate
• A genuine opportunity to progress your career
• Supportive management and an established team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives
• A rewarding role within an established children's residential service
Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and find out more about the opportunity.
Please call Nick at Alvo recruitment on 07517081103 or email your up to date CV to nick@alvorecruitment.com
