Deputy Manager | Residential Services

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving organization in the United Kingdom is searching for a Senior Shift Leader to oversee operations in a children's residential home. The role focuses on providing leadership, ensuring high-quality care, and supporting staff development. Candidates should have a relevant Residential Degree and leadership experience. Benefits include free accommodation and weekly pay, making this an attractive opportunity for those dedicated to youth care.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Free shared accommodation

Flights covered

Excellent overtime rates

Lengthy contract

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a leadership role.
• 5 years of excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership across the home.
• Lead, supervise and motivate staff.
• Promote partnership working with young people and families.
• Contribute to service planning and delivery.
• Support recruitment and HR processes.
• Ensure staff implement Child Protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Oversee the home environment and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Child Protection

Team Development

Safeguarding

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

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