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Deputy Manager (Residential Childcare)

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (5-Bed) – Stockport
Salary: £38,000–£42,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, a mix of shift-based care work and administrative/office days
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a 5-bed children's residential home in the Stockport area, working with young people with EBD/SEMH needs. This role combines hands-on shift work with administrative responsibilities, offering a varied week and genuine progression towards a Registered Manager position.
Key responsibilities:
  * Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the home
  * Deputising in the Registered Manager's absence, including out-of-hours on-call cover where required
  * Supervising and mentoring care staff, supporting their development and performance
  * Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and Ofsted compliance
  * Balancing direct shift work with young people alongside office-based administrative duties
  * Supporting recruitment, rota management, and staff training
What we're looking for:
  * A minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with willingness to work towards Level 5
  * Experience working within children's residential care, ideally in a senior or team leader capacity
  * Good understanding of safeguarding, SEMH/EBD needs, and relevant regulatory frameworks
  * Strong communication and organisational skills
  * Full UK driving licence (desirable)
If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up to date CV and contact details. I look forward to hearing from you

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