Location: Chipping, Preston
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: 3 on 3 off rolling shift pattern working 10am - 10pm (no sleeps!)
Annual equivalent income: Aprox £36,234 per year based on the shift pattern above
Potential bonus package: up to £4,800 performance related bonus per year (total annual income potential up to aprox £41,034)
Oncall rotation: Oncall Safeguarding every 1 in 4, starting from 5pm and finishing 9am the following day. These are paid at £50 per shift.
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile for work related travel over 30 miles (Round Trip)
Join Theracare as a Deputy Manager
Are you a dedicated childcare professional ready to take the next step? At Thercare, we create safe, structured and therapeutic homes where children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs can heal, grow, and thrive. We are looking for a confident and experienced Deputy Manager to support our home in Chipping, Preston and lead with purpose every day.
The Role
As Deputy Manager you will support the Registered Manager with the day to day running of the home, helping the team deliver consistent, trauma informed care. You will lead by example, keep standards high, and help create a calm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported.
This is more than a job. It is a chance to shape practice, develop a team, and improve outcomes for children.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Registered Manager with the daily operations of the home
- Work alongside another deputy on an opposing shift pattern
- Lead, mentor and develop the staff team to deliver high quality care
- Help coordinate shifts, routines and consistent practice across the home
- Oversee care planning, recordings, incident reporting and safeguarding processes
- Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment for children aged 8 to 18
- Build positive relationships with children through steady, trauma informed care
- Work closely with external professionals to provide stability and joined up support
- Step in confidently during challenging situations, keeping a calm and consistent approach
- Support best practice around behaviour, boundaries, routines and independence
Who We’re Looking For
- At least 2 years recent experience in a children’s residential care setting.
- At least 1 year in a supervisory role such as Senior, Team Leader or Deputy.
- Have, or be part way through a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 4 Children, Young People and Families.
- Willingness to work work towards a Level 5 Leadership and Management, to be completed within 2 years of start date.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision making.
- Calm, resilient and consistent, especially in challenging moments.
- A natural leader who can support a team and keep standards on track.
Why Choose Theracare
- Strong earning potential with bonus up to £4,800
- Work life balance with a fixed 3 days on, 3 days off shift pattern
- Company vehicle for work purposes
- Casual dress code
- Supportive, values led culture where your leadership matters
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Welfare Programme via salary sacrifice, including retail discounts plus GP and counselling hotlines
- Quarterly welfare raffle with prizes such as holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers
- Support towards your Level 5 qualification
- Supportive team and structured working pattern
Safer Recruitment Commitment
Theracare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment procedures rigorously and all staff must share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Two verified references (including most recent employer)
- A full employment history with any gaps explained
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Completion of induction and mandatory training
Ready to apply
If you are ready to lead with purpose and help children build brighter futures, apply today with your CV. We review applications as they come in, so do not hang about.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Why do you feel you match our job description what were looking for section?
Experience:
- Working with EBD children ages 7-18: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 4 NVQ (or equivalent) in Children, Young People (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
