Assistant Team Manager – Residential Childcare

Location: Brumstead · Contract type: Permanent · Salary: £33,360.60 – £35,794.20 plus £50 per sleep in (plus benefits) · Hours: Average 39 hours per week full time

Do you want to work for an outstanding provider of residential childcare, make a positive difference and enrich the lives of children?

We value relationships in our organisation, and we are looking for a leader with a proven ability to build strong attachments with children. To support this, we train all staff to Level 1 and 2 in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, have developed our own DDP practitioner and recently became a DDP accredited organisation.

Are You Able To:

  • Ensure the provision of a warm, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people who have significant early years trauma and attachment needs
  • Act as an appropriate adult role model for children
  • Ensure safeguarding children is at the centre of your practice
  • Ensure the standard and quality of care provided exceeds the needs of children
  • Lead a team in meeting the highly complex, individual needs of children
  • Meet deadlines set by your manager for the preparation of highly professional reports and present these to a range of key stakeholders
  • Deputise for the Registered Manager in running the home ensuring all regulations are consistently met
  • Work a 24/7 rota, 365 days a year including sleep in shifts where required

Benefits

  • Full induction in the role
  • Fully funded mandatory and specialist training provided, including DDP Levels 1 and 2
  • Opportunity to gain the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare with bonus payment upon completion
  • Clear career progression up to, and including, Social Work Degree or specialist practitioner routes
  • Paid for and annually updated DBS
  • 28 days annual leave with additional days accrued after five years continuous service
  • Pension, maternity and paternity benefits
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Blue Light Card

Additional information can be found at www.cloverchildcareservices.co.uk. Successful candidates are likely to have come from a social care, education or nursing background. A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Application questions: Do you have three years experience of working directly with children? · Driving Licence (required) · Job Types: Full-time, Permanent · Pay: £33,360.60–£35,794.20 per year · Work Location: In person

How to Apply

To request an electronic application pack (job description, person specification and application form) or for further information on the role please contact Steve Halliley at steve.halliley@cloverchildcareservices.co.uk (+44 7900 409903). The closing date for applications is Friday 6th February 2026.

Clover Childcare Services is committed to safeguarding children. Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure and references.

📧 Interested in joining us? Please send your CV or enquiries to: Steve Halliley, Head of Operations steve.halliley@cloverchildcareservices.co.uk