Children's Residential Deputy Manager

🌟 Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home 📍 Tarleton, Lancashire
💷 £15.50 per hour £60 sleep-in
🕒 2 on / 4 off shift pattern
Step into leadership and help shape positive futures for young people.
We are a therapeutic children’s residential care provider in the Northwest, supporting young people aged 8–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and additional complex needs. Our approach is built on consistency, compassion, and trauma-informed practice.
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of a children’s home and lead confidently in the absence of the Registered Manager.
🔹 The Role As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the home, supporting staff and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in all aspects of home management
• Leading shifts, delegating tasks, and maintaining high standards of practice
• Overseeing care planning, reviews, and regulatory compliance
• Ensuring records and documentation meet required standards
• Supporting staff through inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
• Promoting effective teamwork and a positive staff culture
• Championing young people’s voices, choices, and independence
• Liaising with professionals and external agencies
• Participating in on-call duties as required
• Upholding Children’s Homes Regulations and internal policies

✅ What We’re Looking For Essential criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience at senior level within a children’s residential setting
• Full UK manual driving licence

🎁 What’s On Offer

• ✔ Paid training & funded qualifications
• ✔ Structured progression & development plans
• ✔ Length of Service Holiday Scheme (up to 3 additional days)
• ✔ Long Service Awards: £200 (2 yrs) | £400 (5 yrs) | £600 (10 yrs)
• ✔ Outstanding Employee of the Year – £3,000 voucher
• ✔ £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• ✔ Gym membership & healthcare cashback
• ✔ Employee Assistance Programme

💙 Values Professionalism | Respect | Integrity | Development | Equality
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Apply now and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

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