Deputy Residential Children’s Manager (Temp)

Semester; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected residential-care provider is seeking a Deputy Residential Children’s Manager for their 2-bed home in Warrington. This role is pivotal in guiding and inspiring young people, ensuring high standards and Ofsted readiness while leading a small staff team. Candidates should have NVQ 3 in social care, first-aid training, and experience in residential settings. Enjoy a supportive environment with ongoing training and competitive pay. Join a team dedicated to making a real impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll providing weekly payments

Support from a dedicated team

Experienced consultant assigned

Qualifications

• Post qualified experience required.
• Enhanced DBS / Update service required.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of running a 2-bed children’s home.
• Lead and mentor a small staff team with therapeutic practices.
• Keep standards high and Ofsted-ready while working a 37-hour rota.
• Champion each child's safety, voice, and potential.

Skills

NVQ 3 / Diploma in Children & Young People’s Social Care

Current First-Aid

Fire-Safety

Team Teach (or similar)

Hands-on experience in residential or social-care settings

Staff-supervision skills

Calm, reflective approach

Genuine passion for helping young people flourish

Job description

Job Description

🚀 Deputy Residential Children’s Manager (Temp)

2-Bed Home • Warrington • 37 hrs / week + sleep-ins

Via Semester Recruitment

Guide, support, and inspire children every day. We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected residential-care provider to find a calm, child-centred Deputy Manager who can help keep their Ofsted-rated home outstanding.

Why you’ll love this assignment

Real impact – Your leadership shapes a safe, nurturing home where two young people can thrive.

Enhanced pay – +20 % uplift Mon–Fri 19 : 00–23 : 00 and +30 % uplift Sat–Sun 19 : 00–23 : 00.

Grow your career – Enjoy a substantial training package from day one.

Great location – Easily commutable from Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside.

Agency support – Semester Recruitment handles the admin so you can focus on care.

The day-to-day

Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of running a 2-bed children’s home.

Lead and mentor a small staff team, modelling therapeutic, child-focused practice.

Keep standards high and Ofsted-ready while working a 37-hour rota, including sleep-ins.

Champion each child’s safety, voice, and potential.

You’ll bring

• NVQ 3 / Diploma in Children & Young People’s Social Care.
• Current First-Aid, Fire-Safety & Team Teach (or similar).
• Hands-on experience in residential or social-care settings, plus staff-supervision skills.
• A calm, reflective approach and genuine passion for helping young people flourish.

Ready to take the next step?

📧 Email [e-mail] or 📞 0161 419 9285 for a confidential chat and to submit your CV.

Semester Recruitment – connecting caring professionals with roles that change lives.

You must have :

• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS / Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk :

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area