Deputy Manager – Children’s Home – Burnley
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Home
Location: Burnley
Salary: £31,200 – £34,612.50 per annum
Working Hour: 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis
️ Number of Sleeps Required: Sleep-ins/waking nights as per rota (approx. 20% of shifts)
Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs – 10 to 17, EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs
Qualifications Required:
Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willing to work towards it)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years as Deputy Manager in children’s residential care
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Monday, 16th February 2026
Sponsorship is not available
️ Do not apply if you only hold HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications. Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s home will not be considered.
The Home:
Number of Beds: Up to 3 beds (small residential home)
Location: Burnley
Type of YPs: 10–17 years old, EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio
Who we are looking for…
✨ Experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker ready to progress
✨ Strong leader with the ability to mentor, support, and inspire teams
✨ Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
✨ Committed, empathetic, and able to build rapport with children who have experienced trauma
✨ Confident in safeguarding, care planning, and Ofsted compliance
Who you will be working for…
Life Change Care – part of the Five Rivers Family
Therapeutic residential care provider for young people with complex needs
Experienced teams supporting children to thrive in safe, nurturing homes
Commitment to staff development and career progression
Why this Home & Company…
Progression Opportunity:
Qualification Opportunity:
Benefits:
28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Enhanced company pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Clinical support and employee wellbeing programmes
Onsite parking
Refer-a-friend & refer-a-foster carer bonus schemes
Learning & Development support
Ethos:
Child-centred, trauma-informed, holistic care
Focus on nurturing and positive relationships
Culture:
Supportive, collaborative, and team-focused
Strong focus on staff development, wellbeing, and recognition
Sponsorship is not available
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.
Click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat:
[email protected]
Closing Date: Monday, 16th February 2026
