Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Giraffe Children's Services; Great Harwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Great Harwood seeks an inspiring Deputy Manager to help lead a new home for young people with learning disabilities. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, alongside experience in residential childcare, and strong leadership skills. This is a chance to make a significant impact in children’s lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to ensure standards are met.
• Lead and develop a skilled care team.
• Maintain high safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

At Giraffe Children’s Services , we believe every child deserves to stand tall to feel safe, understood and supported to reach their full potential.

We’re opening a brand-new, high-quality children’s home in Great Harwood for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs and we’re looking for an inspiring Deputy Manager to help lead this exciting new service.

You’ll work alongside a passionate Registered Manager to create a warm, therapeutic and family-style home. This isn’t just a management role it’s a chance to help shape a culture where every child is truly seen, and every member of staff is valued and supported.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager to ensure the home meets Ofsted’s “Good” or “Outstanding” standards
• Leading, mentoring and developing a skilled and compassionate care team
• Embedding person-centred, evidence-based approaches such as PBS, TEACCH and Makaton
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory compliance
• Working closely with families, schools and professionals to achieve exceptional outcomes for every child

What we’re looking for

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)