Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home

Date: 2026-08-14

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GB, WF1 3

Application Deadline: 2026-09-14 at 18:20:12.84

Description

Become an Eslander and take the next step in a truly rewarding career.

At Esland, we are passionate about changing children's 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 home's culture, support and develop staff, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. You'll 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 you're 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.

There's 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 Children's Home (within the last 5 years)
A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience in a children's 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 Esland's, 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

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 £34,000-£39,000, 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 child's life!
- Terms and conditions apply

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, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.

This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.

With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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Description Become an Eslander and take the next step in a truly rewarding career. At Esland, we are passionate about changing children's 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 home's culture, support and develop staff, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. You'll 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 you're 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. There's 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 Children's Home (within the last 5 years) A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience in a children's 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 Esland's, 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 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 £34,000-£39,000, 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 child's life!

Terms and conditions apply 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, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.

This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme. With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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