Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Overview

In this role, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of home management, taking the lead on shift to delegate tasks and ensure that all records and care plans meet high standards. You'll lead care planning, reviews, and ensure compliance with Children's Home Regulations. As a mentor and guide, you'll promote effective teamwork while managing staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.

You will champion our young people by supporting their choices, encouraging independence, and responding to challenges with compassion and confidence. Additionally, you'll liaise with professionals and agencies to provide holistic support, manage on-call duties, and consistently uphold company policies.

• Lead on shift to delegate tasks and ensure records and care plans meet high standards
• Lead care planning, reviews, and ensure compliance with Children's Home Regulations
• Mentor and guide to promote effective teamwork; manage staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
• Support young people by promoting choices, independence, and compassionate, confident responses to challenges
• Liaise with professionals and agencies to provide holistic support
• Manage on-call duties and uphold company policies
• Location:
  
  Leyland, Preston;
  Pay: £15.50/hr + £60 sleep-in;
  
  Shifts:
  
  2 on / 4 off

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children & Young People s Workforce (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
• At least 2 years  experience in a senior role within a children s residential setting
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

We are a leading therapeutic children s care provider in the Northwest, looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to support young people aged 8-17 from complex backgrounds—including those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and learning/behavioural challenges. We re dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood. We re looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of our children s home and lead in the Registered Manager s absence.

You’ll ensure high-quality care, support your team, and help drive positive outcomes for every young person in our care.

• Paid training & qualifications in line with policies
• Career growth & ongoing support
• Structured progression & development plans
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme - awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years
• Long Service Award:
  Voucher £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years
• Outstanding service employee of the year award - £3,000 voucher-based award
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash)
• Employee Assistance Programme