Deputy Manager

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (until 04/04/2027 or on return of the current post holder)

Contract Reason
:
Maternity Cover

Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development

Base

Location:

Children's Home, Dukinfield

Assessment Date: 18th February 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.

Children Services are looking to appoint a Deputy Manager to work within one of our Residential Children's Homes.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team proving care and support to children and young people with additional needs arising from their disability.

You will be part of a team caring for children and young people in a residential setting, providing high standards of childcare in a stable and relaxed environment.

We believe children who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives and have the same experiences for social inclusion as all children. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities through the provision of high quality services in partnership with the children, their families, carers and other professionals.

You will assist the Registered Manager of the home in the management and supervision of staff and leading the team to ensure that the core functions of the home are carried out effectively and in accordance with legislation, regulations, guidance, standards and local procedures and priorities. You will also contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of a high quality service.

You must have a professional approach and an understanding of the needs of people who have disabilities.

You must be proactive, highly motivated, organised and can work as part of a team. A good level of IT competence is needed to work with Children’s records, databases, spreadsheets and word processing tasks daily.

You need to demonstrate the ability to communicate with colleagues, wider professionals involved in the young people’s lives, children, young people and their families/carers.

You will be expected to participate in the development and continual improvement of this part of the service.

You must feel able to work in a child centred environment which at times can be challenging.

You should be organized and a team player.

Knowledge of residential children services and experience of managing teams within Children Services.

You should be educated to a good general standard of education

Professional or vocational qualification required for service area (DipSW, NVQ Level 3/5 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and Family Support, Nursing qualification, RNLD).

Level 5 Diploma in leadership and management for residential childcare *

* (the successful candidate will have three years from commencing the role to complete the qualification in-service if they do not already hold the qualification when appointed)

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services

“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.

“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.

“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.

“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised.

We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family…