Deputy Manager (Residential Childcare)

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (5-Bed) – Stockport

Salary: £38,000–£42,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, a mix of shift-based care work and administrative/office days

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a 5-bed children's residential home in the Stockport area, working with young people with EBD/SEMH needs. This role combines hands-on shift work with administrative responsibilities, offering a varied week and genuine progression towards a Registered Manager position.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the home
• Deputising in the Registered Manager's absence, including out-of-hours on-call cover where required
• Supervising and mentoring care staff, supporting their development and performance
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and Ofsted compliance
• Balancing direct shift work with young people alongside office-based administrative duties
• Supporting recruitment, rota management, and staff training

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with willingness to work towards Level 5
• Experience working within children's residential care, ideally in a senior or team leader capacity
• Good understanding of safeguarding, SEMH/EBD needs, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up to date CV and contact details. I look forward to hearing from you!