Job Title: Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Children’s Home
Location: Colne, Lancashire
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Service: Children’s Residential Care Home
Service Users: Young people aged 6–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Home Size: Up to 3 young people
Reporting To: Registered Manager
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off, including 10–11 sleep-ins per month
Qualification Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
Overview:
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced and qualified Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager to join a well-established children’s residential service. You will support the Registered Manager in leading the home, ensuring high standards of care, and promoting positive outcomes for young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
Lead, organise, and motivate a team of Residential Child Care Workers
Act as a role model on shift, promoting high standards of care and therapeutic parenting
Plan and manage rotas, ensuring effective staffing and consistency of care
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to improve performance and practice
Review care plans, risk assessments, and associated documentation
Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people
Work collaboratively with external professionals and multi-agency teams
Support with compliance, safeguarding, health and safety, and internal processes
Contribute to staff meetings and continuous service improvement
Benefits:
Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance
Enhanced overtime rate (time and a third)
Access to employee wellbeing programme
28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
Structured induction and ongoing training, including therapeutic parenting
Opportunities for progression into Registered Manager role
Essential Requirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Full UK manual driving licence
Flexibility to work shift patterns including sleep-ins
Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Proven experience supporting and leading teams within residential childcare
Confident communication, organisation, and leadership skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
Experience in a Deputy Manager or senior role
Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches
Progression towards Level 4/5 qualifications
Safeguarding:
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are looking to step into a leadership role or continue developing as a Deputy Manager within a supportive and structured environment, this is a solid opportunity to progress your career.
