Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - 3 Bed Children's Residential EBD Home

Location:

Blackpool, Lancashire

Salary: £15-£16 per hour + £60 per sleep (pay due to increase in April 2026)

Shifts:

1 on 2 off

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Blackpool, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join their compassionate and growing team.

About the Role:

As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential - and ideally be working towards Level 5.
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
• Strong leadership, management, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!

Deputy Manager
• Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom