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Deputy / Team Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Location: Garthorpe, LE14

Salary: £33,045 – £34,122 basic (£38,000–£40,000 realistic earnings)

Full-time | Permanent

Funded Level 5 Diploma | Clear pathway to Registered Manager

Ready to step into leadership and change young lives?

Anchor Care and Education is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner ready to progress into a Deputy/Team Manager role within our therapeutic children’s home.

You’ll help lead a small, supportive team caring for 2 children aged 6–18 who have experienced trauma, helping them build stability, confidence, and independence.

You'll be supported through specialist trauma-informed training to help young people manage complex emotional and behavioural needs.

This role offers real career progression, structured leadership development, and the opportunity to move into a Registered Manager position as we open more homes.

Why Join Us?

· Realistic earnings of £38k–£40k per year.

· Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management Diploma.

· Clear pathway to Registered Manager, if desired

· Every other long weekend off.

· Paid sleep-ins (£60 each).

· 4-week structured induction programme.

· Supportive leadership team.

· Blue Light Card, pension, and loyalty bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy/Team Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home to ensure that the home meets Ofsted and statutory requirements.
• Lead, support and develop your team ensuring high standards of practice.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff, including through regular supervisions and coaching.
• Understand Ofsted regulations and be able to assist in Reg 44 visits.
• Risk assess situations and make confident, informed decisions.
• Support 2 young people through dysregulated and complex behaviours.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives
• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an EBD residential children's home
• Has experience working with children with dysregulated behaviours
• Is a strong practitioner with professional credibility
• Has experience de-escalating and managing dysregulated behaviours
• Has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Works well as part of a close, supportive team
• Has completed a minimum of 50% of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car (essential due to location and role requirements)

Shift Pattern

• 2-week rolling rota
• Long week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Short week: Wednesday and Thursday
• Every other long weekend off
• Shifts run 08:00 – 21:00
• Average 42 hours per week

Pay & Benefits

• Sleep-in payments: £60 per sleep-in
• On-call payments: (approximately 2 per month) £25 (weekday) or £50 (Saturday/Sunday)
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Loyalty bonuses for each year of service
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Additional annual leave
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Paid DBS check and annual update
• Comprehensive training and development
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for those wanting to progress to Registered Manager

Training & Development

All staff receive:

• A comprehensive 4 week induction
• Mandatory and role-specific training
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Application Process

• Once we receive your enquiry, you will receive an application form and job description
• candidates can contact our team to discuss the role and location
• If you wish to proceed, a fully completed application form will be required
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview in Grantham, NG31 and if successful will be required to complete a shadow shift to observe the role in practice and meet the young people and staff

Safeguarding

Anchor Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks, references, and other pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note: Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

To apply:
Message via Indeed or email traceycloud@anchorcareandeducation.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,045.01-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car?
• Do you hold or have completed at least 50% towards a Level 3/4 Residential Childcare qualification?
• Do you have experience working in a residential EBD children's home?
• Anchor Care and Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?

Work Location: In person