Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care
Location: North Manchester
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 (DOE & qualifications)
- Working Hours: Rota-based, including 24/7 shifts and sleeps
Number of Sleeps Required: Variable per rota
Pay Per Sleep: £60 per sleep
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs – EBD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma with social care pathway or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
Experience in Years Required: Relevant experience in children’s residential care
Employment Type: Permanent
- Number of Beds: Varies (2 to 8 beds across homes)
- Location: North Manchester
- Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE
- Ofsted Rating: Varies across homes
- Staff-to-Child Ratio: High staffing ratios in line with needs
We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and driven Deputy Managers with experience in Ofsted-registered children's homes. You should be a natural leader with excellent communication, organisational skills, and a true passion for supporting young people to thrive.
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence or do not have access to a car
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
- You have only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
- You have only CQC experience and no background in Ofsted-registered children's homes
A family-run , independent provider of children’s residential homes. The company operates multiple homes across Yorkshire, Manchester, Stockport, Liverpool, Staffordshire, Stoke, West Midlands, and East Midlands . This is a PLATINUM Investors in People employer, with a sister company in fostering (rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010 ).
- Progression Opportunities: Pathways into Registered Manager roles, Fostering, Social Work, Therapy, Teaching, and Training
- Qualifications: In-house City & Guilds accredited training including Level 3 & Level 5, CPCAB Counselling courses, and Behaviour Management (BILD RRN)
- Benefits:
- Paid sleep-ins (£60/night)
- Paid sleeps while on annual leave
- Overtime pay above contracted hours
- Bonus upon completion of Level 3 Diploma
- Refer-a-friend bonus
Supportive Ethos: Career-focused and child-centred
Positive Culture: Close-knit, professional, and development-focused
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
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For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at [email protected]
Sponsorship is not available
