Deputy Manager

Brook Street; Swinton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Manchester (Walkden) seeks a Deputy Manager for a 2-bedded EBD home supporting children with emotional and social care. You will work with the Registered Manager to create a warm, safe environment and to oversee day-to-day operations.

You will lead a team, develop care plans, manage admissions, and maintain staffing with on-call support. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care is essential; Enhanced DBS desirable; 40–48 hour weeks with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in care planning and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage home operations with Registered Manager
• Lead and support Senior and Residential Practitioners
• Oversee admissions and review of individual care plans
• Maintain staffing levels and effective team communication
• Identify training needs and ensure staff meet home needs
• Support on-call duties for emergencies and liaise with social services

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Care planning

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care

Job description

Deputy Manager

2 Bedded Children's EBD Home (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties)

Location: Manchester (Walkden)

Join Our Client in a role where your leadership makes a real difference. Hiring for a reputed client, this is an opportunity to help create a warm, homely environment in a 2-bedded EBD home-supporting children with physical, social and emotional care that exceeds expectations.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to plan, organise and manage the home day to day


• Support the preparation, delivery and review of individual care plans to encourage positive life skills and growth


• Help ensure smooth admissions for new children, in line with policies and procedures


• Lead by example-guiding and supporting Senior and Residential Practitioners so the home runs confidently and safely


• Maintain robust staffing levels and effective communication across the team


• Identify training needs and help ensure the team's skills match the needs of the home


• Help manage risks and uphold health, safety and welfare requirements (including fire safety precautions)


• Take overall management responsibility when the Registered Manager is absent, ensuring continuity of care


• Support new staff induction alongside the Registered Manager


• Be available for on-call duties for advice and support during emergencies


• Build strong relationships with referring agencies and contribute to vacancy support


• Attend meetings, reviews and case conferences as required, working alongside social services and other professionals

What you'll bring:

• Confidence leading a team and supporting others with clarity, guidance and encouragement


• A genuine commitment to empowering individuality, independence and communication for children


• Strong organisation and the ability to coordinate resources to keep standards high


• Good judgement and a calm approach to safety, well being and decision-making


• A collaborative mindset-comfortable working with a wider network of professionals


• Availability for a 40-48 hour week with flexibility to cover shifts as needed

Additional information:

• A relevant qualification (such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care) is essential (in-house training is provided)


• Enhanced (Adults and Children's) DBS is desirable

If you're ready to support a caring team and help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you.