Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: North West
Salary: £15- £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £15- £19 per hour
• Night Time Allowance of £50.00 per sleep-in
• Typical annual earnings of approximately £34,000 – £40,500 based on 37 hours per week and 6–8 sleep-ins per month
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management team and career progression pathways
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

About the Company

We are a specialist provider of residential childcare services across the North West, committed to creating safe, nurturing and supportive environments for children and young people. Our homes focus on delivering high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes, personal development and emotional wellbeing.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our children's residential home. You will play a key role in ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory requirements, company policies and the highest standards of care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective operation of the home
• Leading and motivating the staff team to deliver outstanding care
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are always followed
• Supporting with staff supervision, development and performance management
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning processes
• Assisting with audits, inspections and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a positive role model for both staff and young people
• Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence

Person Specification

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3–4 years' experience working within a residential childcare setting or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and residential care standards
• Previous experience supervising or leading staff teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, young people and professionals
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting the needs of the service