Deputy Manager

Sgscare; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,349 - 35,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced overtime pay

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Children's Home in Carlisle. This permanent, full-time position involves leading day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting vulnerable children aged 6–18.

Ideal candidates will have experience in residential childcare, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to child-centred practice. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including annual leave, pension, and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in children's residential care or similar.
• Experience in leadership or deputy management is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS eligibility and a full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead staff supervision and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Understanding of child care challenges

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Carlisle

Salary: Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum including sleep‑ins

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week, shift pattern on rotation (2 days on / 2 days off) with staggered start times of 8am, 12 noon or 2pm

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Sleep‑ins: Sleep‑ins required at £62.50 per sleep (up to £3,257.28 additional per year)

Service: Children’s Residential Home

Service Users: Boys aged 6–18 with emotional and behavioural needs requiring therapeutic residential care

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Experience Required: Previous experience within children’s residential care, EBD, social care, residential childcare or youth work. Previous leadership / deputy management experience within a children’s home preferred

The Home: Our client provides therapeutic residential care designed to help children and young people build resilience, confidence, emotional stability and essential life skills within a structured and nurturing environment.

Number of beds: 4‑bed children’s home

Who we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced and approachable Deputy Manager who can support the Registered Manager in delivering high‑quality care and operational excellence.

You will ideally be a confident leader who can motivate staff, maintain strong standards, and create a positive culture for both children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home
• Ensuring the home operates in line with the Statement of Purpose
• Leading staff supervision, appraisals, induction and development
• Maintaining safeguarding, compliance, health & safety and regulatory standards
• Supporting budgeting, record keeping and financial oversight
• Leading quality assurance and service improvement initiatives
• Monitoring the condition, safety and presentation of the home
• Promoting equality, diversity and child‑centred practice
• Supporting multi‑home operational needs where required

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by children in care
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A willingness to learn and lead from the front
• Enhanced DBS eligibility
• Full clean UK driving licence

Who you will be working for: Our client is a specialist therapeutic children’s care provider delivering residential care and education services for children and young people.

Company type/size: Established specialist provider

Why this home & company: This is an opportunity to join a therapeutic provider with a strong focus on child development, structured care, and staff development. The service is designed around helping young people overcome challenges and achieve positive long‑term outcomes.

Progression: Excellent career progression opportunities available within the wider organisation

Training / Qualifications

• Therapeutic Parenting
• PACE
• Attachment Theory
• Child Development

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme with major retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme / wellbeing support
• Enhanced overtime pay
• Enhanced pay for Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS paid for

Ethos: Therapeutic, child‑centred, resilience‑focused care

Culture: Supportive, structured, collaborative, development‑focused leadership environment

Sponsorship is not available.