Deputy Manager

Deputy Residential Manger

Location: Mowbray House
Salary: £40,015.50- £50,830.50 per annum (DOE)¦ 40 hr/week ¦ Permanent

About Mowbray
Young Foundations is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operation of Mowbray House, a well-established residential service supporting up to five young adults with complex needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).

The home benefits from high levels of occupancy and has developed a strong reputation for excellence with CQC and key stakeholders. Located within the community in Crook, Co. Durham, the service places a strong emphasis on promoting community integration and meaningful outcomes for residents.

This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a the service from the ground up. As Deputy Registered Manager, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the home, provide guidance and supervision to the team, and help create a safe, nurturing and consistent environment where children feel secure and valued.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, support the leadership of a skilled and motivated staff team, and contribute to maintaining compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies. You will play a key role in staff supervision, quality assurance, safeguarding, care planning, and the ongoing development of the service.

The service is further strengthened by access to clinical support from a Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist, enabling delivery of robust, therapeutic care and professional development for staff.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with experience in residential childcare who can lead by example, promote positive outcomes for children, and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and practice in line with regulatory requirements.

About You:

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and proactive leader who brings:

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care as a minimum
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience in a supervisory or senior role within residential care services for individuals with complex needs
• Good knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding legislation and person-centred practice
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• The ability to support quality improvement and achieve positive outcomes
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills
• A resilient, positive and solution-focused approach
• Flexibility to participate in on-call duties as required

Why Join Young Foundations?

• Opportunity to help shape and develop a high-quality service
• Values-led organisation focused on positive outcomes
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to develop your management skills and progress towards a Registered Manager position

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where your work has real impact
• A supportive and values led staff team
• Competitive pay with progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional learning and career development
• Internal progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Ready to Apply? If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help young people thrive—and feel you have the compassion, resilience, and interpersonal skills to make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

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