Childrens Home Deputy Manager

Service Care Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Deputy Manager for a children's residential home in Leyland. Responsibilities include managing the care environment, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should have experience with young people and a minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's Social Care. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care for ages 11-18.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the residence.
• Build relationships with young people.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people in residential care

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Conflict management skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's Social Care

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Shift pattern includes days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑ins and lone working
Driving licence essential

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker or Team Leader ready to step into a Deputy Manager role? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of children and young people in care? If so, we want to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join a settled residential children's home in Leyland. You'll play a vital role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver high‑quality care in a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for young people aged 11‑18.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the day‑to‑day management of the home, including staff supervision, rota planning, training, and performance management.
• Helping to maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating by ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people, supporting them to develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes.
• Contributing to care planning, safeguarding, and effective partnership working with external agencies and families.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager and taking part in the on‑call rota.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children/young people in residential care (minimum 11‑18 age range).
• Supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation (Children's Homes Regulations, Working Together to Safeguard Children etc.).
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's Social Care or a related field.
• Strong communication, report writing and conflict management skills.
• A full UK driving licence (preferably with no endorsements).
• Commitment to working on a flexible rota including sleep‑ins and lone working.

Desirable:

• Management or team‑leading qualifications.
• Experience of achieving positive outcomes in challenging situations.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusive practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive organisation that puts young people at the centre of everything it does.

Interested?

Please send your CV directly to John Deane at:

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.