Exertive Care Group · Full-time, Permanent · In Person
The role at a glance
- The home: 2-bed children's residential home in Whalley Range, Manchester.
- The team: A largely new team that you'll help shape alongside the Registered Manager.
- The opportunity: Be part of an exciting improvement journey, helping transform the home and preparing yourself for future Registered Manager opportunities.
- Salary: £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience.
- On-call: Shared on-call responsibilities with additional payments where applicable.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Reporting to: The Registered Manager, with direct support from our Responsible Individual and senior leadership team.
An honest pitch
We're looking for someone who wants more than just another Deputy Manager position.
This is your opportunity to become a genuine leader within a small, child-focused home where your ideas, standards and leadership will make a real difference.
You'll work alongside an experienced Registered Manager to help drive improvements, develop the staff team, and create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
If your ambition is to become a Registered Manager in the future, we'll give you the support, mentoring and experience to help you get there.
What you'll do
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Lead shifts and provide effective leadership to the staff team.
- Help recruit, induct, supervise and develop Residential Support Workers.
- Ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.
- Support with care planning, risk assessments and quality assurance.
- Monitor compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Assist with Ofsted preparation, Regulation 44 visits and action plans.
- Build positive relationships with placing authorities, families, education providers and health professionals.
- Lead by example, promoting a positive culture and consistently high standards of care.
What we offer
- £35,000–£42,000 depending on experience.
- Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager.
- Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (if required).
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Regular supervision and leadership mentoring.
- Company pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Supportive senior management team who genuinely invest in their people.
Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker within a Children's Residential Home.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Experience leading shifts and supervising staff.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum).
- Working towards, or willing to complete, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
You'll stand out if you:
- Have experience preparing for Ofsted inspections.
- Are passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for children.
- Enjoy coaching and developing staff.
- Are organised, resilient and able to lead confidently under pressure.
- Want to progress into a Registered Manager position.
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester M16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person
