Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Location:

Bromyard (Beautiful Rural Setting)
Full UK Manual Licence & Own Transport Essential
£500 Welcome Bonus | Clear Progression Pathways | 2 on / 4 off Shift Pattern

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a senior leadership role where your decisions directly shape young lives?

We’re seeking a confident, skilled, and passionate Deputy Manager to join our established children’s residential home in Bromyard. As part of Branas Isaf, within the Care Tech Group, you’ll join one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of therapeutic residential care and education — a team known for stability, quality, and career development.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on achieving excellence, leading teams, and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can flourish.

• Providing strong, visible leadership and supporting the development of your team
• Driving a culture of safeguarding, safety, and therapeutic practice
• Ensuring the home meets and exceeds regulatory standards
• Building a nurturing, structured environment where young people feel safe, valued, and empowered
• Working collaboratively with education, therapy, and clinical professionals to deliver holistic care
• Acting as a role model for outstanding practice, emotional resilience, and professional integrity

This is your opportunity to significantly influence service quality and outcomes for the children in our care.

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence & access to transport
• Ability to work a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep‑ins
• Strong safeguarding knowledge, emotional resilience, and the confidence to lead

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or commitment to complete)
• Experience of leading teams or stepping into management responsibilities

We welcome individuals who bring compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to reflective practice.

At Branas Isaf, you’ll be part of a therapeutic, person‑centred service with a strong reputation for developing staff and promoting from within. We invest in your growth so you can invest in the growth of the young people you support.

• £500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive salary + structured career progression
• Company vehicle (for work use)
• Free meals while on shift
• Free Enhanced DBS & Update Service
• Comprehensive 4‑week induction & specialist therapeutic training
• Ongoing CPD & leadership development programmes
• Access to a wide range of free accredited online courses
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus – up to £1,000
• Pension scheme
• Annual staff awards & recognition events
• Access to the Care Tech Foundation, supporting staff and their families

This is more than a job — it’s a career with purpose, challenge, and the chance to create lasting change.

If you’re a motivated, hands‑on leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your residential childcare leadership journey.

Branas Isaf is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list.

Salary / Benefits:
From: £34424 To: £40904 per year