Deputy Manager – Residential Childrens Home in Rakeway

Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home

Location: Cheadle, ST10
Salary: £38,662–£41,330 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, plus discretionary monthly management bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a residential children’s home.

You will help lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and promote a therapeutic environment that supports children and young people to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff teams.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation.
• Promote safeguarding and children’s welfare.
• Oversee staff rotas, care records and regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
• Support inspections, audits and continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve the Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Senior or Deputy role within residential childcare.
• Experience managing shifts, rotas and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary management bonus.
• Employee ownership benefits.
• Length of service and birthday bonuses.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme up to £1,400.
• Free gym membership, Perkbox and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme and free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive training, funded qualifications and career progression opportunities.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!