Deputy Manager | Residential Services

Leaders in Care; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the Channel Islands is seeking a Senior Shift Leader to oversee the operations of a children's residential home. The role requires strong leadership and experience in a similar position to promote high-quality care and support for young people. Candidates should have a Residential Degree and demonstrated leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive pay of £38 P/H, free accommodation, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free shared accommodation

Weekly Payroll

Flights covered

Excellent overtime rates

Lengthy contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• 5 years of excellent references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership across the home.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate staff.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Oversee the home environment.
• Support recruitment and training processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Staff motivation

Partnership working

Child Protection knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Residential Degree

Job description

Senior Shift Leader / Deputy Manager

£38 P//H | Free Accommodation | Weekly Payroll | Free travel | Outside IR35 | Channel Islands

Role Overview

As Senior Shift Leader, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a children's residential home, supporting medium‑to‑long‑term placements. You'll ensure high‑quality care, promote independence, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Secure Children's Home, which accommodates up to 6 children and young people, provides care for those on Secure Accommodation Orders and Youth Detention Orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership across the home, ensuring consistent, high‑quality care and support for young people.
• Lead, supervise and motivate staff, supporting team development and strong, cohesive practice.
• Promote partnership working with young people, families, internal teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to service planning, development and the delivery of organisational strategies.
• Support recruitment, performance, training, supervision and HR processes.
• Ensure staff implement Child Protection, safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety procedures.
• Oversee the home environment, ensuring accommodation, resources and equipment are safe and well‑maintained.

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll
• Free shared 2 bed accommodation
• Flights covered
• Excellent overtime rates
• Lengthy contract

Requirements

• Residential Degree
• 2 years minimum in a leadership role
• 5 years of excellent references

for more information do contact me direct on (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)