Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential (2-bed)

SGS Care Ltd; Uppermill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s residential care provider in Uppermill is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead in a new service. The ideal candidate will have experience in Ofsted-regulated homes and a relevant qualification. You will be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a stable environment with opportunities for progression and a supportive leadership culture. The organization emphasizes trust and staff wellbeing, making it an excellent place for career growth.

Benefits

Performance bonus scheme

£100 birthday bonus

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home.
• Confidence working within the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• A positive, resilient leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to staff.
• Contribute to care planning and quality assurance.
• Assist with rota planning and ensure safe staffing levels.
• Build relationships with placing authorities and families.

Skills

Experience in children’s residential care

Leadership style with a child-centred approach

Organizational skills

Ability to work with multi-agency professionals

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services (2-bed) | Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)

Are you a strong Senior or Deputy looking for a home where you can step into real responsibility, help shape a new service from day one, and work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and an exceptional Responsible Individual who will genuinely back you?

Job overview

Job title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)
Salary: £33,150 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Sleep-ins: £62 per sleep, typically 6 to 8 sleeps per month
Employment type: Permanent
Service: Ofsted-regulated children’s home

The home

A new 2-bed provision with a strong focus on consistency, structure, and therapeutic practice. Staffing will typically operate at 2:1, or in line with assessed need.

Who we are looking for

• Has experience in children’s residential care, ideally as a Senior or Team Leader
• Can support day-to-day running of the home, ensuring excellent standards of care
• Understands safeguarding, regulations, and good practice expectations within children’s homes
• Le by example, supporting staff performance, development, and wellbeing
• Is organised, consistent, and confident in managing routines, boundaries, and behaviour support
• Works well with multi-agency professionals and contributes to care planning and outcomes

Key responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operation of the home
• Lead shifts and provide consistent, reflective practice-based guidance to staff
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and quality assurance
• Support staff supervisions, inductions, and ongoing development
• Assist with rota planning and ensuring safe staffing levels
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance is embedded in practice
• Build positive relationships with placing authorities, families, and partner agencies
• Step up in the Registered Manager’s absence and support on-call arrangements as required

Essential requirements

• Experience working in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
• A relevant qualification: Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Confidence working within the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and SCCIF
• A positive, resilient leadership style with a child-centred approach

Who you will be working for

A small, ambitious, values-led children’s residential care provider growing sustainably to a maximum of six homes. The organisation prioritises trust, safety, consistency, and staff wellbeing, and is committed to building a culture where staff feel supported, listened to, and empowered.

Why this role

• Progression opportunity
• A clear pathway to further leadership as the organisation grows
• A genuine chance to help shape a new home and culture from the start

Development and support

Strong leadership support from an experienced Registered Manager and RI
Ongoing CPD, specialist training, and coaching

Benefits

• Performance bonus scheme
• £100 birthday bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive, values-led leadership culture

How to apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to be part of a stable, child-centred service, apply today.

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