Deputy Manager - Hawthorn

Hexagon Care Services; Oswaldtwistle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for their SEMH Children’s Home in Oswaldtwistle. This role involves leading the staff team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting children's development in a stable environment. Candidates must have the QCF Level 3 qualification, relevant experience in residential care, and a driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including progressive pay, holiday leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Progressive pay scale

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Access to Aspiring Leadership Programme

Death in service 4x salary

Specialist CPD certified training

Increased earnings for 100% attendance

Additional Ofsted Outstanding Bonus

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare / Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Experience at Senior / Team Leader or Deputy Manager level in residential care for children.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with children's homes regulations.
• Lead and manage the staff team during operational hours.
• Support the well-being and development of the young people.

Skills

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Experience in a residential home for children

Driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title : Deputy Manager

Location : Oswaldtwistle

Service : Hawthorn - 3 Bedded SEMH Children’s Home

Salary : £35,375 - £37,625 depending on experience

Annual Bonus : £1750 per annum

Hours : 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Hexagon Care

Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we work closely with local authorities to deliver specialist services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to provide safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience and develop skills for a brighter future.

About The Role

Hawthorn is a specialist residential home for children with SEMH that houses up to 3 young people, either male or female aged 11-17.

We are seeking to appoint a deputy manager to join our team at Hawthorn Children’s Home in East Lancashire. Our Children’s home is located in between Accrington and Oswaldtwistle, easily accessible from the M65 and surrounding areas such as Preston, Blackburn, and Burnley.

This position is not shift work, does not have sleep ins and is working Monday to Friday. There may on occasions be the requirement to pick up if required to meet the needs of the young people in the home. Sleep ins are paid at an additional £45 per sleep in.

Essential Requirements

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare / Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
• Suitable experience at Senior / Team leader or Deputy manager level specifically within a residential home for children, leading on shifts and following the children’s homes regulations.
• Driving licence

Benefits

• Progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance
• 25 days annual leave plus equivalent number of bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Access to join ALP (Aspiring Leadership Programme) - optional, for those that wish to one day be managers.
• Death in service 4x salary
• Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge
• Increased earnings for 100% attendance
• Additional Ofsted Outstanding Bonus
• Access to free, confidential 24 / 7 employee assistant programme

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement. This will include an enhanced DBS and / or children’s barred list check.

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