Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Services

JR United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's services is seeking a Deputy Manager for their homes in Hartlepool, focusing on supporting young individuals with emotional and mental health needs. The role encompasses supervision, leadership, and ensuring a safe, positive environment to promote personal development. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position requires a strong commitment to child welfare and development.

Benefits

Attendance allowance up to £1,400/year

£1,000 Welcome Bonus after probation

£1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months

7 weeks’ holiday

Opportunities for promotion within the group

Reimbursements for opticians, dentists

Meals provided at work

Flexible benefits including pension and insurance options

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Modern, well-equipped working environments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare including supervisory experience.
• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a secure and motivating home environment for staff and young people.
• Assist in daily operations and support team members.
• Help young people reclaim their childhood by providing support during high and low moments.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (desirable)

Job description

£42,741 - £49,319 assuming good attendance

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through both high and low moments. As a Deputy Manager, you will help ensure the home environment is secure, safe, and motivating for both staff and young people. Challenges will arise, but so will small victories that make a big difference.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach involving psychologists, occupational therapists, and other clinical team members.

Get out what you put in

By assisting with daily operations, supporting your team, and maintaining high standards, you enable young people to reclaim their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. We require a minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including supervisory experience.

What we do for you

• Salary: Base salary of £41,341 - £47,919
• Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to £1,400/year, £1,000 Welcome Bonus after probation, £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months
• Training: 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the group
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and insurance options
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Meals provided at work
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral scheme: £1,000 bonus per successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate diversity at Witherslack Group, reflecting the backgrounds of the young people we serve. We seek committed, enthusiastic leaders with a passion for making a difference, holding a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England). A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable but not mandatory. A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months is required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities.

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Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH