Deputy Residential Childrens Manager

Service Care Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a passionate Children's Residential Deputy Manager for a well-established children's home in Warrington. This full-time role involves supporting the Registered Manager, fostering a nurturing environment, and ensuring high standards of care while leading a dedicated team. If you're ready to enhance the lives of young people and advance in your residential care career, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

20% pay enhancements Monday–Friday (7pm–11pm)

30% pay enhancements on weekends (7pm–11pm)

Comprehensive training and development package

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a social care setting.
• Understanding of the needs and behaviours of young people.
• Experience supervising or managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of residential care staff.
• Ensure the service meets the highest standards of care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Calm Approach

Reflective Practice

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

Diploma in Social Care

NVQ Level 4 or QCF Level 5 in Care/Management

Job description

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Children's Residential Deputy Manager – Warrington

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Residential Deputy Manager to join a well-established 2-bed children's home in Warrington. We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and child-focused individual to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding care and creating a safe, supportive environment for the young people in our service.

About the Role:

• Full-time, 37 hours per week on a rota basis (including weekends and sleep-in duties).
• Play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of residential care staff.
• Ensure the service meets the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Foster a nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people to thrive.

Additional Benefits:

• 20% enhancements Monday–Friday (7pm–11pm)
• 30% enhancements Saturday & Sunday evenings (7pm–11pm)
• Comprehensive training and development package
• Easily commutable from Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People / Diploma in Social Care
• Current First Aid, Fire Safety, and Team Teach (or similar) certificates
• Experience working with children in a social care setting
• Sound understanding of the needs and behaviours of young people
• Experience supervising or managing staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm, flexible, and reflective approach to working with young people
• Committed to safeguarding and professional standards
• Willing to work unsociable hours and complete sleep-ins on a rota basis

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 4 or QCF Level 5 in Care/Management
• Understanding of performance and budget management
• Full UK Driving Licence

If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential care career and help shape a nurturing, high-quality environment for young people, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV to: [emailprotected]