Copy of Family Contact Worker – [Trafford] #000A12041

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential-care provider seeks a Deputy Residential Children’s Manager for a 2-bed home in Warrington. The role involves supporting children's well-being, mentoring staff, and maintaining high care standards in a nurturing environment. Competitive pay with enhanced rates for evening and weekend shifts and ongoing career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments support

Enhanced DBS completed

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or social-care settings.
• Staff-supervision skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in running a children's home.
• Lead and mentor a small staff team.
• Ensure high standards and Ofsted readiness.

Skills

First-Aid

Fire-Safety

Team Teach

Child-focused practice

Job description

Copy of Family Contact Worker – [Trafford] #000A12041

Deputy Residential Children’s Manager (Temp)

2-Bed Home • Warrington • 37 hrs / week + sleep-ins
Via Semester Recruitment

Guide, support, and inspire children every day. We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected residential-care provider to find a calm, child-centred Deputy Manager who can help keep their Ofsted-rated home outstanding.

Why you’ll love this assignment

Real impact – Your leadership shapes a safe, nurturing home where two young people can thrive.

Enhanced pay – +20 % uplift Mon–Fri 19:00–23:00 and +30 % uplift Sat–Sun 19:00–23:00.

Grow your career – Enjoy a substantial training package from day one.

Great location – Easily commutable from Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside.

Agency support – Semester Recruitment handles the admin so you can focus on care.

The day-to-day

Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of running a 2-bed children’s home.

Lead and mentor a small staff team, modelling therapeutic, child-focused practice.

Keep standards high and Ofsted-ready while working a 37-hour rota, including sleep-ins.

Champion each child’s safety, voice, and potential.

You’ll bring

Current First-Aid, Fire-Safety & Team Teach (or similar).

Hands-on experience in residential or social-care settings, plus staff-supervision skills.

A calm, reflective approach and genuine passion for helping young people flourish.

Ready to take the next step?

Email [e-mail] or 0161 419 9285 for a confidential chat and to submit your CV.
Semester Recruitment – connecting caring professionals with roles that change lives.

You must have:

Enhanced DBS/Update service.

References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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