Deputy Shift Manager – Children’s Residential Care Home
Are you ready to take an important step in your career?
We provide the highest standard of Therapeutic Care for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 8 to 18, working with industry-leading professionals to offer specialist placement solutions. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and growing organisation that values their Carers and invests in their development.
We offer excellent training and ongoing skills development, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to advance your career while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you’re a compassionate leader who’s ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you
At Parallel Care Solutions, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported as they grow. We are looking for a Deputy Shift Manager to help lead our children’s residential home, someone who can combine leadership with warmth, guidance, and care.
This role is more than management. It’s about creating a therapeutic environment where children can heal, build trust, and develop the confidence to thrive. You will support the Registered Manager, guide the team and be actively involved in day-to-day life in the home.
Your Role Will Involve:
Supporting and developing staff to provide nurturing, therapeutic care
Building trusting relationships with children through presence and consistency
Leading by example, working shifts alongside the team, including regular sleep-ins
Ensuring our home remains safe, warm, and compliant with care standards
What We Offer
Ongoing training, with support towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management
A supportive, reflective team culture where your voice matters
The chance to make a genuine difference, every day
Work Pattern is roughly,
* 9 shifts per month with regular sleep-in expectations
* 4 office days per month
equating to a total of 173 hours a month
What We’re Looking For:
Experience in children’s residential care
A therapeutic, relationship-focused approach
Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge
Resilience, empathy, and a passion for nurturing children
If you believe in therapeutic care and want to help children build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Parallel Care Solutions, where healing and hope grow every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,372.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- This role requires driving organisation vehicles. Our current motor insurance policy only provides cover for drivers aged 21 and over. Please confirm you're 21 years old or over
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have a full Manual Driving License?
Experience:
- Children Care home: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 working with children and young people (required)
Work Location: In person
