Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – EBD Home

Location & Context:
Buxton – 8-bed EBD home with on-site school, opening soon
A new service from a trusted provider offering integrated care, education, and therapy.

Introduction:
Join an ambitious new service combining residential care, education, and outdoor therapy — and play a key leadership role from day one.

About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in launching and leading a therapeutic, activity-focused home for boys with complex needs.
• Guide and support a team of residential support workers
• Lead by example in delivering consistent, trauma-informed care
• Assist with rota planning, staffing, and day-to-day operations
• Contribute to a positive, proactive safeguarding culture
• Help shape the home’s development and future direction
• Participate in adventurous activities alongside young people

This is a tough but deeply rewarding role — you’ll be there for young people during their most challenging moments, helping them feel safe, heard, and supported to heal and grow.

What Makes This Exciting:
• Brand-new 8-bed home with high staff ratios
• On-site school offering a unique outdoor curriculum
• Enhanced clinical and therapeutic support for staff
• Real scope to shape the culture and ethos from the ground up
• Fully funded training and clear progression route to Registered Manager

About You:
We’re looking for an experienced care professional who can lead with empathy, energy, and purpose.
• At least 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare or equivalent)
• Confident with safeguarding, regulation, and best practice
• Full UK driving licence
• Bonus if you have experience supporting young people with EBD and sexually harmful behaviour

Why Join:
• £31,600–£32,800 base + up to £6,500 sleep-in payments
• Comprehensive induction and paid training
• Strong clinical oversight and regular reflective supervision
• Real progression opportunities within a growing group
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and company benefits
• Free meals, DBS check, pension, and discount schemes

How to Apply:
This is a superb opportunity to lead in a home that prioritises care, creativity, and clinical excellence.
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.