Are you a strong Team Leader ready to step up — or an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge?

I’m working with a children’s residential provider in Bradford who is looking for a confident, hands-on Deputy Manager to support the leadership of their home. This is a full-time, shift-based role (including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins) offering £34,000–£36,000.

You’ll be the right-hand to the Registered Manager, helping drive standards, support the team, and ensure the home consistently delivers safe, high-quality care in line with Ofsted regulations.

The Role:

• Support the day-to-day running of the home
• Step up as Manager in the Registered Manager’s absence
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team
• Drive a positive, therapeutic and child-focused culture
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support
• Maintain strong safeguarding practice at all times
• Support inspections and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations
• Work closely with social workers, education and health professionals

What They’re Looking For:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Working towards (or willing to complete) Level 5
• Solid experience within a children’s residential setting
• Previous experience supervising staff
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in decision-making
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and on-call

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications are encouraged promptly with an up-to-date CV, with interviews arranged on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will receive an offer subject to references and an enhanced DBS check in line with safer recruitment practices.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com