Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Stalybridge (SK15), Greater Manchester
Salary:

Qualified: £41,678 per annum (including sleep-ins)

Unqualified: £40,267.50 per annum (including sleep-ins)

Hours: Full-time | 1 day on, 2 days off shift pattern
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join an established children's residential care provider operating three-bedroom homes supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or existing Deputy Manager looking to progress within a supportive and growing organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Registered Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading the staff team and ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager with the daily operational management of the home.

Lead, supervise and mentor Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers.

Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Oversee safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, care plans and behaviour support strategies.

Support staff recruitment, inductions, training, supervisions and performance management.

Promote a therapeutic, person-centred approach to supporting young people with EBD.

Assist with staff rotas, shift coordination and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.

Contribute to quality assurance, audits, inspections and continuous service improvement.

Build strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals.

Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience working within children's residential care.

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Experience leading shifts and supporting junior staff.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and children's residential Quality Standards.

Experience supporting children and young people with challenging behaviours and complex needs.

Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

Previous Deputy Manager or Team Leader experience.

Experience supporting Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.

Experience conducting staff supervisions and supporting service development.

Salary & Benefits

£41,678 per annum for qualified candidates, including sleep-ins.

£40,267.50 per annum for unqualified candidates, including sleep-ins.

1 day on, 2 days off working pattern.

5.6 Weeks (216hours annual leave)

Enhanced annual leave entitlement, with 2 additional days, increasing to 3 after one year and 4 after two years.

Fully funded qualifications and ongoing professional development.

Structured training and career progression opportunities.

Supportive senior management team.

Opportunity to progress towards Registered Manager level.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and experienced children's residential care professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, with the ability to lead by example, support colleagues and maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.