Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home

Residential Deputy Manager – New Children’s Home Opening

Location: Gloucester Salary: £33,500 - £36,500 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: One shift per week on rota, with remaining hours scheduled in accordance with the needs of the home. Sleep-ins and on-call responsibilities paid at a supplementary rate

Be part of something new. Help build a home where children can truly thrive.

Carbrey Care is continuing to grow, and we are excited to be opening a brand-new children’s home in Gloucester.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate Residential Deputy Manager to play a key role from the very beginning — helping shape the culture, values, and success of a new home designed to provide stability, safety, and brighter futures for children and young people from traumatic backgrounds.

Joining us at this stage means more than starting a new role — it means being part of building something meaningful, leading positive change, and helping create a nurturing environment where young people can heal, grow, and succeed.

Why join Carbrey Group?

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £33,500 - £36,500
• Supplementary pay for sleep-ins and on-call duties
• Private healthcare
• Perkbox employee rewards platform
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Discounted gym memberships
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape and establish a brand-new home
• Supportive and ambitious organisation
• Rewarding career with genuine long-term progression

About Us

Carbrey Group provides high-quality care and support services for vulnerable children and young people across Gloucestershire.

Our homes are built around

• Stability
• Compassion
• Trauma-informed care
• Safe, nurturing environments
• Positive outcomes

As we expand, we are looking for strong leaders who share our passion for delivering exceptional care and who are excited by the opportunity to help establish new services that will make a lasting difference.

The Role

As Residential Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in launching and leading this new home, helping to create strong foundations, develop an outstanding team, and ensure exceptional standards of care from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Support the opening, leadership, and day-to-day management of the new children’s home
• Help build and develop a strong, child-focused team culture
• Supervise, guide, and motivate staff
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people
• Support compliance, care planning, and operational excellence
• Assist with financial oversight and home performance
• Act as a safe and inspiring role model
• Complete one shift per week on rota
• Work flexibly to meet the operational needs of the home
• Participate in sleep-in and on-call responsibilities

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience within a residential childcare setting
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Own vehicle with business insurance
• Enhanced DBS check
• Flexibility to work rota-based hours, sleep-ins, and on-call duties

You will also have

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Financial management knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Emotional resilience and adaptability
• Strong administrative and reporting skills
• A calm, empathetic, and reflective approach
• Genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve better futures

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking ambitious, dedicated professionals who

• Want to be part of launching a new home
• Thrive in leadership roles
• Bring energy, compassion, and resilience
• Have a proactive, positive mindset
• Are committed to delivering outstanding care
• Are looking for long-term development within a growing organisation

Safeguarding

Carbrey Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Apply Today

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carbrey Care during a period of growth and play a vital role in establishing a new home that will change lives.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply now by submitting your CV to Harriet.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Carbrey application form before interview.