Deputy Care Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading values-led organisation in Gorton is seeking a Deputy Care Manager for a children's residential home. The role involves supporting the Registered Manager, leading shifts, and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare and a relevant NVQ qualification. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Funded Level 5 qualification

Career progression

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential childcare.
• 1+ year in a senior/supervisory role.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Lead shifts and ensure high-quality care.
• Supervise and mentor care staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Understanding of safeguarding

Child development

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Willingness to work towards Level 5

Job description

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Deputy Care Manager (Childrens residential home)

Location: Gorton

Permanent

A leading values-led organisation offering solo residential care for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Based in Gorton, the home provides a stable, nurturing environment where children can feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow.We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Manager to join our founding team and help lead the development of our service from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Registered Manager in the daily operation of the home

Lead shifts and ensure the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care

Supervise, mentor and develop care staff

Maintain safeguarding and regulatory compliance

Contribute to care planning and ongoing service improvement

Build strong relationships with professionals and external partners

Participate in inspections, audits, and reflective practice

2+ years experience in residential childcare (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role)

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)

Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation

Effective leadership and communication skills

Full UK driving licence (essential)

Flexible and resilient approach to work, including sleep-ins

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Funded Level 5 qualification (if not already held)

Career progression into a Registered Manager role

Supportive, values-led team culture

For further information about this opportunity, please forward your CV.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.