Deputy Residential Children’s Manager (Temp) #000A07531

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected residential-care provider seeks a calm and child-centred Deputy Residential Children’s Manager to support a 2-bed home in Warrington. You'll lead a small team to guide, inspire, and ensure the safety of children, all while benefiting from ongoing training and competitive pay enhancements. The position is ideal for someone looking to make a real impact in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments via in-house payroll

Support and expert advice from a dedicated team

Dedicated consultant assigned

Qualifications

• Current First-Aid certificate required.
• Experience in residential care settings necessary.
• Skills in staff supervision and child-focused mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in running a 2-bed children’s home.
• Lead and mentor staff, ensuring high care standards.
• Champion children’s safety and well-being, maintaining Ofsted readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Therapeutic practice

Child-focused practice

Mentoring

Tools

First-Aid certification

Team Teach

Job description

Deputy Residential Children’s Manager (Temp) #000A07531

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.

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:

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

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