Deputy Manager Children Residential Service

The core purpose of the role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Registered Manager in providing an emotionally secure, consistent, warm, supportive and caring environment for the young people and to encourage their social, physical, emotional intellectual and moral development so that they may realise their own potential.

2025 continues to be an exciting and innovative year at Branas. Part of the Caretech Family of Companies, which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Residential Services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Children’s Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.

We are embarking on a period of growth and transformation in line with our ambitious plans and, at the absolute core of our business, is our commitment to supporting our amazing children and young people, each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to reach their personal best.

At Branas we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi- disciplinary approach.

We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home. Our homes have support from a clinical lead in helping us to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager in Corwen. You will assist the Registered Manager to lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do.

You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities.

Essential

Minimum 2 years experience working within children’s residential
QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent (essential)
Level 5 - Leadership & Management (preferred not Essential)
Driver (company provide a car / mini bus during working hours) essential
Shift Pattern 2 On 4 Off (x2 full days including sleeps)


Company Values

Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
Energetic and fast paced environment
Benefits

Dedicated learning and development programmes
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
Free DBS check and Update Service subscription
Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
*Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1000 per referral
* Welcome bonus £500
Pension scheme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee recognition schemes
Company vehicle to use when in work
CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.
Branas Isaf is a unique business, where staff are committed and leaders are visible and supportive. You will need to balance a hands-on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of all our children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

*Terms and Conditions apply