Most deputy manager roles ask you to slot into an already-established home and follow what's already there. This one is different. We're opening a brand-new children's home in Gloucester, and we need an experienced leader who's ready to build it from the ground up, shape the culture from day one, and help create a safe, nurturing space where young people from traumatic backgrounds can genuinely heal and thrive
Imagine walking into a home on opening day knowing that every system, every team dynamic, every interaction with the young people is something you've helped design. That's what this role offers. You won't be inheriting someone else's way of doing things; you'll be creating yours, working alongside the Registered Manager to establish the values, the safeguarding practices, the day-to-day rhythms that will define this place. The young people arriving will feel that intentionality from the moment they walk through the door
This provider is growing because they know what works: stability, compassion, trauma-informed care, and genuine belief that young people deserve better futures. They're not opening this home to tick a box; they're expanding because they're ambitious about the difference they can make. Being part of that expansion as Deputy Manager means you're not just managing a home, you're helping shape an organisation's future
You'll lead a team you've helped build, supervise and motivate staff who are coming in fresh and ready to get it right from the start, and you'll see the direct impact of your leadership on young people's lives and outcomes. This is the kind of role that defines a career: the chance to lead with purpose, work for an organisation genuinely committed to long-term development, and know that you created something that matters
What you will be doing
- Support the Registered Manager in launching and leading this new children's home, ensuring strong operational foundations from day one
- Build and develop a strong, child-focused team culture, supervising, guiding and motivating staff to deliver exceptional care
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people, and ensure compliance with care planning and regulatory standards
- Complete one shift per week on the rota, work flexibly to meet the home's operational needs, and take on sleep-in and on-call responsibilities
- Oversee financial management, home performance and administrative reporting to ensure operational excellence
- Act as a safe, inspiring role model for both staff and the young people in your care
Why you will love working here
- Competitive salary of £33,500 to £36,500 per year, plus supplementary pay for sleep-ins and on-call duties
- Private healthcare, Blue Light Card eligibility, discounted gym memberships, and Perkbox employee rewards platform access
- The rare chance to build a new home from opening day, shaping culture and values rather than inheriting them
- Join a supportive, ambitious organisation genuinely committed to career development and long-term progression for strong leaders
- A genuinely rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your leadership on young people's lives and futures
Is this you?
- Are you an experienced leader with a minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience in residential childcare? We need someone who knows how to build a strong team
- Do you hold QCF Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce qualification and have the emotional resilience and reflective approach that trauma-informed care demands?
- Are you flexible, adaptable and genuinely committed to working rota-based hours, sleep-ins and on-call duties as part of your week?
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence, own a vehicle with business insurance, and have the practical organisational skills to manage both the big-picture leadership and the detail?
- Are you someone with strong communication, financial management knowledge, and a calm, empathetic presence who can inspire both staff and young people?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.