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Deputy Manager Residential Children's Home
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16 August 2026 (26 days ago)
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18 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Become an Eslander and take the next step in a truly rewarding career.
At Esland we are passionate about changing childrens lives for the better through exceptional specialist residential care.
We are now seeking a Deputy Manager to join our dedicated and growing team.
This is a key leadership role where you will work closely with the Registered Manager to shape the homes culture support and develop staff and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. Youll play a vital part in creating a safe nurturing and therapeutic environment where children with EBD trauma and complex needs can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
Our teams are made up of committed professional parents who go above and beyond every day and our homes provide the structure support and warmth children need to succeed.
If youre an experienced practitioner ready to step into leadership or a current Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.
Theres never been a better time to join Esland and be part of something genuinely life-changing.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 2 years experience within a Residential Childrens Home (within the last 5 years)
- A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience in a childrens residential care home
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- A full driving licence issued in the UK
- Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
- In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations expectations and best practice
- Values in line with Eslands such as taking a therapeutic person-centred approach to childcare
- Due to industry regulations applicants must be aged 21 or above
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland
What we can offer:
We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such we can offer the following benefits:
- The salary is between plus sleep-ins paid at 60 each. On average you will complete 8 sleep-ins per month. Salary is dependent on qualifications
- Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
- 248 hours annual leave per year
- Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at enhanced rate
- Bank holidays paid at time and a half
- Comprehensive paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- Fantastic opportunities for career development we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
- Cycle to work scheme
- A 500 bonus via our Refer a Friend scheme
- Monthly recognition awards
- Casual dress code
- Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
- Food available whilst on shift
- A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
- Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free on the company!
- Free parking
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a childs life!
*Terms and conditions apply
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfo ... View more
