Description
Are you an experienced Senior or a Deputy Manager looking for a new direction where your skills and heart can make a real difference?
At Esland, we’d love you to become part of our highly valued group! Apply today for our Children’s Home Deputy Manager position, and start a truly rewarding chapter in your career.
Location: Huddersfield (HD5)
Pay: up to £36,000 a year (depending on qualifications), with sleep nights paid in addition (and enhanced pay for overtime).
Hours: you’ll work 2 days on, 4 days off (including sleep nights), giving you plenty of time to recharge. We’re a year-round service, but your rota will be planned in advance, so you’ll know exactly when you’re working.
About the Home and the Role
Snowdrop House home is a solo service that offers therapeutic placements to young people who would benefit from a smaller setting.
In our focused, child centred placement we can work to tailored and personalised care plans and ensure our young person really feels at home. Our dedicated staff support with everyday life skills, education, social confidence, and fun experiences that help them believe in themselves.
As deputy manager, you will play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding. You will:
Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
Lead, mentor and develop a team of care professionals
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic care (using PACE principles)
Contribute to assessment planning and progress reviews
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and Esland policies
Build strong relationships with children, families, professionals and external agencies
Promote a safe, nurturing and empowering environment for young people
What You’ll Love About Working With Us
We believe happy teams create the best care. Here’s how we look after you:
Clear routes for progression and personal development
Paid, BILD-accredited induction training to set you up for success
An employee app offering discounts, medical advice, financial guidance & counselling
A bonus day off for your birthday
A warm, supportive work environment with a genuine family feel
Access to our beautiful Peak District holiday home—free for our team to use!
A culture that values fun, support, and work-life balance
What We’re Looking For
At least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential care home (within the last 5 years)
Minimum 12 months supervising/managing staff in a care setting
Level 3 Diploma (or higher) in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, legislation, and Quality Standards
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence & right to work in the UK
Must be 21+ (to meet industry regulations)
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 employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
We believe our teams are the very best in the industry—and now could be the perfect time for you to join us!
About Esland
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.
