Deputy Manager Step Up Role

Deputy Manager Ready to Step Up This Is Your Moment.

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home

Based in Reading

37.5 hours Flexible working 12 days hybrid

Youve done the shifts
Youve supported the team.
Youve held the home together when things got tough.

Now youre ready for more.

Were working with a growing childrens 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 isnt about maintaining someone elses service
This is about building your own.

The Opportunity

Youll lead the setup registration and launch of a new home supporting young people aged 816 with EBD and learning disabilities (LD).

From day one youll shape the culture the team and the standards.

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

Tasks

What Youll Be Doing

Youll 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 dont just meet regulations but exceed them

Requirements

What Were Looking For

This role is perfect if youre a Deputy Manager whos ready but just hasnt had the opportunity yet.

Youll need:

• At least 2 years experience in childrens 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

Benefits

Whats On Offer

• 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 youre proud of

Why This Role

Because this isnt just another job.

Its 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 peoples lives

If youre ready to stop waiting and start leading
Lets have a conversation.