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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed