Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Service

Location: Leyland
Salary: £35,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shift pattern including days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and lone working)
Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with young people aged 11–18 in a residential social care setting

• Previous supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding policies, child development and childcare legislation

• Understanding of group living and strategies for managing challenging behaviour (including de-escalation)

• At least Level 3 qualification in Children’s Social Care / Youth Work (or equivalent) and willingness to undertake further training

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate written reports and records

• Strong decision-making skills, able to act as a consistent role model for staff and young people

• Full UK driving licence (preferably with no endorsements)

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operation of a children’s residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care and positive outcomes for young people. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with staff management, recruitment, induction, training, performance, and shift allocation

• Supporting young people with their physical, emotional and developmental needs in a safe, homely environment

• Leading on care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding responsibilities

• Supporting with budgets, financial procedures and administrative duties

• Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager and contributing to the on-call rota

• Promoting professional development of staff through supervision, training, coaching and auditing

• Building positive relationships with young people, families, schools, agencies and the wider community

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000

• Opportunities for career development and further qualifications

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Regular training and supervision

Compliance

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role – applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced leader in children’s residential care looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team making a difference in young people’s lives.