Deputy Manager - Residential Care


Company:	YMCA Robin Hood Group
Salary:	£37, 667
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Selby, YO8
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

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Are you a Team Leader within a children's residential care home, ready to take the next step in your career to your first Deputy Manager position? Or, are you already a Deputy looking for a fresh challenge?

We are recruiting for our settled, fully-staffed and loving residential care home in Selby. We have a strong record of recruiting internally for all our roles and pride ourselves in providing a career path for every member of our team. This is a rare opportunity to join our team at this level where you can bring your wealth of knowledge and experience from other settings.

With a recent "Good" Ofsted inspection and the recent arrival of a new child, the home is fully of positivity. Our wonderful team is led by our caring, long-standing Registered Manger who is in turn, supported by our Senior Leadership Team dedicated to this service. You are not just joining a home but a whole family of fully invested and supportive individuals across the entire YMCA Robin Hood Group. From a dedicated referrals coordinator, in house recruitment & HR team, IT, finance and funding are on hand to support wherever you need it. We are also proud of the inhouse training we provide through our own L&D team.

Residential care is just one element of the range of services we provide - from nursery and childcare, hospitality and wellness through to supported accommodation, we aim to support every aspect of the communities we serve. We are provider of residential care for children.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Manager, you'll have the privilege of being part of a child's everyday life and leading your team.

Through your leadership, you'll help create a home where children feel safe, valued and both children and your team are encouraged to achieve their potential.

You will be responsible for:

- The day-to-day running of the home alongside the Registered Manager, providing cover in their absence.

- Ensuring the team are led, motivated and supported the to deliver safe, consistent, and therapeutic care.

- Acting as a role model for trauma-informed practice, building strong relationships with young people.

- Supporting care planning, contribute to assessments, reviews, and the implementation of personalised care plans.

- Safeguarding children and young people by ensuring all policies, risk assessments, and procedures are followed.

- Driving quality and compliance, completing audits, checks, and contributing to inspections (e.g. Ofsted).

- Coaching and developing staff through supervisions, mentoring, and on-the-job support.

- Managing rotas and staffing levels to ensure consistent and safe care is always in place.

- Working directly with children – offering support, stability, and positive role modelling.

- Promoting a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment where children can heal and thrive.

No two days are the same, but every day matters.

Who we're looking for

You will have previously worked in Residential Childcare and ideally already hold or be studying towards your level 4 or 5 diploma in Residential Care.

You may be stepping up into your first Deputy role or you may already be a Deputy looking for a new challenge. We're interested in who you are as much as what you've done.

We're looking for people who are:

- Resilient and emotionally aware

- Calm under pressure

- Good at building relationships

- Willing to learn and reflect

- Committed to helping children thrive

Due to the specific location of the home, you will need access to your own car as it is unreachable by public transport.

The practical bits

- Salary: £37, 668 per year

- Additional sleep-in payments paid at £80 per sleep in.

- Full-time, permanent role

- Mixture of long days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

- Fully funded training and qualifications

- Ongoing development and progression opportunities

- Regular supervision and reflective practice

Why people stay in this job

Because every so often, often when you least expect it, you realise you've made a difference.

A young person trusts you enough to ask for help.

A child achieves something they never thought they could.

A conversation that seemed ordinary at the time becomes a turning point.

Those moments are why this work matters.

What We Value

We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team:

- We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better

- We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone

- We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential

- We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right

- We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose

These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve.

Our North Star

Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:

- Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are

- Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life

- Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.

Our Benefits

We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health & well-being benefits. Here’s some of what you can expect:

- Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services

- Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation

- Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme

- Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service

- Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs

- £500 refer-a-friend bonus

- Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross

Diversity & Safer Recruitment

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact us in the first instance.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a career with purpose, challenge and the opportunity to genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please share your CV with us!!

What Happens Next?

We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.

For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to us and we would be delighted to help.

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