Deputy Director - Children's Therapeutic Residential Service

Norwich, Norfolk | Full-Time | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
£50k per year

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Deputy Director to join our therapeutic residential service supporting children and young people aged 10-17 who have experienced trauma.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager or senior practitioner to take on a key leadership role within a well-established therapeutic environment, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and therapeutic practice.

• Supporting the leadership and management of a specialist children's residential service


• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people


• Leading, developing, and motivating a multidisciplinary team


• Managing staffing levels, rotas, recruitment, and workforce planning


• Supporting care planning and therapeutic interventions


• Ensuring compliance with Children's Home Regulations and quality standards


• Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals

• Experience leading teams within children's residential care, therapeutic services, or a similar setting


• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's services


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support staff teams


• Experience managing complex situations and making sound decisions

• Therapeutic, psychology, social work, counselling, or related clinical experience


• Experience working with children and young people affected by trauma


• Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care approaches

• Competitive salary of £50k


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Up to 6% employer pension contribution


• Healthcare and life assurance benefits


• Ongoing professional development and leadership training


• Clinical supervision and reflective practice support


• Employee referral rewards


• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people

If you are a compassionate and experienced professional who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where young people can reach their full potential.

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)

Salary: £50k per year

Location: Norwich, Norfolk (On-site)