Children Home- Deputy Manager

BRB Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BRB Recruit is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a children’s residential care setting in Manchester. You will support staff, lead shifts and help create a safe, nurturing home for young people, working on a 1 on, 2 off rota and reporting to the Manager.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families (or equivalent), have solid residential care experience, and possess strong safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and be confident driving as part of the role.
• NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or equivalent.
• Solid experience working within children's residential care.
• Be confident supporting staff, leading shifts and maintaining high standards of care.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding, regulations and children's residential care.
• A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification would be preferred, particularly if you're already working towards management or looking to progress further.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and lead shifts to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance within the home.
• Take responsibility for the home in the Manager's absence.
• Coordinate the rota and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People

Residential care experience

Staff leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care

1 on, 2 off rota | £38,000 per year

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Childcare Worker ready for your next step?

Do you want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, support a strong team and help create a home where young people feel safe, understood and supported?

We are working with a fantastic children's residential provider who are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join their team on a 1 on, 2 off rota, offering a salary of £38,000 per year.

What we're looking for

• Hold a full UK driving licence and be confident driving as part of the role
• Hold an NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or equivalent
• Have solid experience working within children's residential care
• Be confident supporting staff, leading shifts and maintaining high standards of care
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding, regulations and children's residential care
• Be reliable, organised and able to take responsibility when the Manager isn't present

A Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification would be preferred, particularly if you're already working towards management or looking to progress further.

The rota

You'll work a 1 on, 2 off rota, giving you a great balance between work and your time outside of work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is already established within children's residential care and is ready to take that next step into a Deputy Manager position.