Elephant Recruitment Group

Deputy Manager Step Into a Leadership Role with Real Impact Gloucester 4-Bed EBD Home A rewarding opportunity to help lead a well-supported children s home in Gloucester. This is a key leadership role in a newly established 4-bed EBD service ideal for a strong Senior or Deputy looking to step up in a meaningful, child-focused environment. About the Role: As Deputy Manager, you ll support the Registered Manager in the smooth and effective running of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality care and staff feel confident and supported. • Assist with day-to-day leadership and oversight of the home • Act as senior on shift and take full responsibility in the manager s absence • Supervise, support and develop the care team • Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory paperwork • Build positive relationships with professionals, families and stakeholders • Help embed a therapeutic, nurturing culture in the team • Participate in on-call rota and provide cover for shifts, including sleep-ins What Makes This Exciting: • 4-bed EBD home with strong senior leadership support • £37,040 salary based on a 4-week rota (168 hours including 4 sleep-ins) • Additional hours at £14.65/hour and sleep-ins at £105/night • Well-established provider launching their first service in the Gloucester area • Real opportunities for career progression and development About You: You ll need experience and resilience to thrive in this dynamic role: • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare essential • Supervisory experience in a children s residential care setting • Knowledge of EBD needs, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards • Confident communicator, team motivator, and problem solver • Flexible, hands-on approach willing to step in where needed • Commitment to ongoing learning including Level 5 Leadership qualification Why Join: This is the first Gloucestershire home for a provider we ve successfully partnered with before. You ll benefit from: • Supportive senior team and structured induction • Clear pathways to Registered Manager • Child-centred practice backed by strong systems • A chance to help shape the home s culture from the start How to Apply: If you re ready to step up and lead with care, we d love to hear from you. Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.

Registered Manager Children s Complex Care Spalding, Lincolnshire 3-Bed Home Ofsted Good Join a provider that rewards quality and supports ambition. This is your opportunity to lead a well-established home where care is personal, support is strong, and rewards reflect impact. About the Role: You ll take the lead at a 3-bed children s complex care home in Spalding, rated Good by Ofsted. As Registered Manager, you ll: • Lead a stable, trauma-informed team delivering outstanding care • Ensure every child has a detailed, tailored plan of care and support • Build a culture of consultation and emotional safety • Maintain high standards across safeguarding, compliance, and outcomes • Collaborate with professionals and families • Take responsibility for team development, home performance, and budgets What Makes This Exciting: • Up to £50,000 DOE + welcome bonus of £5,000 • Annual quality/commercial bonus up to £10,000 for Outstanding care • Eligible for Management Incentive Plan • Leadership development through a dedicated in-house academy • Additional benefits: wellbeing scheme, long service awards, peer rewards • Join a high-performing provider that recognises and invests in success About You: • At least 2 years experience in residential childcare, including 1 year in a supervisory role • Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to enrol within 6 months) • Strong knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF, and safeguarding • Calm, organised, and emotionally intelligent leadership style • Committed to improving outcomes through trauma-informed practice • Full UK driving licence required Why Join? This provider is part of a well-respected national group known for quality care, staff development, and a clear sense of purpose. You ll be valued, supported, and empowered to lead in a way that feels true to you. How to Apply: Looking for meaningful leadership with real rewards? Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.

Registered Manager Solo EBD Home Torquay, Devon Flexible Working Trusted Provider Looking for a role that fits your life as well as your values? This solo EBD home offers a rare opportunity to shape a child s environment, and your own leadership journey, with genuine flexibility and strong clinical support. About the Role: You ll lead a solo occupancy home in Torquay, providing individualised care for a young person with emotional and behavioural needs. As Registered Manager, you will: • Deliver therapeutic, child-focused care in a stable and nurturing setting • Build and retain a high-performing team with consistent, trauma-informed practice • Ensure care plans are fully tailored and inclusive of all areas of need • Foster a consultative culture where the child s voice is heard and acted on • Maintain the highest standards in care, compliance, safeguarding, and home performance • Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and clinical teams What Makes This Exciting: • Flexible working options to suit your needs • Up to £5,000 annual quality/commercial bonus • Eligible for Management Incentive Plan • Supported by in-house Leadership Academy and clinical expertise • National group benefits including wellbeing support and long-service awards • Real autonomy to shape how you lead About You: • At least 2 years experience in residential childcare, with 1 year in a supervisory role • Level 3 in Children s Residential Care (essential) • Level 5 in Leadership and Management (preferred or willing to enrol within 6 months) • Clear understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, and safeguarding expectations • Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about making a difference • Full UK driving licence required Why Join? Our client is part of a long-standing national care group, offering you the tools, trust, and flexibility to lead your way. With strong internal networks and a child-first ethos, this is a home where your leadership can have a life-changing impact. How to Apply: Ready for a role with flexibility, focus, and real meaning? Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.