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Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 15 - 19 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: North West
Salary: £15- £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time

Benefits

  * Competitive hourly rate of £15- £19 per hour

  * Night Time Allowance of £50.00 per sleep-in

  * Typical annual earnings of approximately £34,000 – £40,500 based on 37 hours per week and 6–8 sleep-ins per month

  * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  * Supportive management team and career progression pathways

  * Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

About the Company

We are a specialist provider of residential childcare services across the North West, committed to creating safe, nurturing and supportive environments for children and young people. Our homes focus on delivering high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes, personal development and emotional wellbeing.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our children's residential home. You will play a key role in ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory requirements, company policies and the highest standards of care.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective operation of the home

  * Leading and motivating the staff team to deliver outstanding care

  * Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are always followed

  * Supporting with staff supervision, development and performance management

  * Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning processes

  * Assisting with audits, inspections and regulatory compliance

  * Acting as a positive role model for both staff and young people

  * Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence

Person Specification

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  * Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)

  * A minimum of 3–4 years' experience working within a residential childcare setting or equivalent

  * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and residential care standards

  * Previous experience supervising or leading staff teams

  * Excellent communication and organisational skills

  * The ability to build positive relationships with children, young people and professionals

  * A flexible and proactive approach to supporting the needs of the service

Before You Apply

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