Location: Oldham (OL4)
Salary: £39,946.40 package per annum (based on 40-hour week) – £15.83 per hour
Package is based on 2 On-calls (£30/day) & 1 night shift (£75/sleep) per week.
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Start Date: TBC (Pending safer recruitment checks)
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our brand-new Residential Children’s Home in Oldham.
This is an exciting opportunity for:
- An experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader ready to take the next step into a Deputy Manager role, or
- A seasoned Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
About the Home
Our home offers specialised residential care and support for up to 2 children (aged up to 18 years) with Learning Disabilities and/or autism, who present in behaviours that challenge.
The home is:
- Conveniently located close to public transport links in the Oldham area
- Designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment where children can grow, develop and achieve positive outcomes
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
- Support the Registered Home Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead shifts and provide hands-on care and guidance to staff
- Take an active role in safeguarding children and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents.
- Have dedicated office time each week for administrative and leadership responsibilities
- Complete and oversee risk assessments, care plans and daily plans
- Support with personal care when required
- Support with staff supervision, induction, training and performance management.
- Promote high standards of practice and ensure staff work consistently in line with the home's policies, procedures and Statement of Purpose.
- Promote a safe, structured and therapeutic environment
This is a role that combines leadership, safeguarding responsibility and direct care.
· Dedicated office/administration time each week
· £30 per day on-call allowance
· £75 sleep-in allowance
· Full support towards Level 5 qualification
· Ongoing training and professional development
· Opportunity to help establish and shape a brand-new home
· Supportive management team
· Clear progression opportunities
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a senior/leadership role within residential childcare
- Strong experience working with children who display behaviours that challenge
- Experience completing and updating risk assessments and daily care plans
- Full UK Driving Licence (must be willing to drive the company vehicle with children)
- Fully enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one – support provided)
- Clear employment history with full CV provided
Desirable
- Completed or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
- Experience supporting children with Autism and Learning Disabilities
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your CV over straight away. We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £39,946.40 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
