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Brook Street; Swinton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting for a 2 bedded Children’s EBD Home in Manchester (Walkden) to lead and manage a dedicated team. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality care for children with physical, social and emotional needs in a warm, home-like setting.

You will oversee daily operations, implement care plans, support admissions, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care and DBS considerations are essential/desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care is essential.
• DBS check (Enhanced) desirable.
• Experience leading a care team in a children's setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with Registered Manager to plan, organise and manage day-to-day operations.
• Support care plans to encourage growth and independence for children.
• Ensure smooth admissions in line with policies and procedures.
• Lead Senior and Residential Practitioners to run the home confidently and safely.
• Maintain staffing levels and communicate effectively across the team.
• Identify training needs and ensure staff meet home requirements.
• Support new staff induction and be on-call for emergencies.
• Build relationships with referring agencies and participate in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Risk assessment

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care

Job description

2 Bedded Children's EBD Home (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties)

Location: Manchester (Walkden)

Join Our Client in a role where your leadership makes a real difference. Hiring for a reputed client, this is an opportunity to help create a warm, homely environment in a 2-bedded EBD home-supporting children with physical, social and emotional care that exceeds expectations.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to plan, organise and manage the home day to day
• Support the preparation, delivery and review of individual care plans to encourage positive life skills and growth
• Help ensure smooth admissions for new children, in line with policies and procedures
• Lead by example-guiding and supporting Senior and Residential Practitioners so the home runs confidently and safely
• Maintain robust staffing levels and effective communication across the team
• Identify training needs and help ensure the team's skills match the needs of the home
• Help manage risks and uphold health, safety and welfare requirements (including fire safety precautions)
• Take overall management responsibility when the Registered Manager is absent, ensuring continuity of care
• Support new staff induction alongside the Registered Manager
• Be available for on-call duties for advice and support during emergencies
• Build strong relationships with referring agencies and contribute to vacancy support
• Attend meetings, reviews and case conferences as required, working alongside social services and other professionals

What you'll bring:

• Confidence leading a team and supporting others with clarity, guidance and encouragement
• A genuine commitment to empowering individuality, independence and communication for children
• Strong organisation and the ability to coordinate resources to keep standards high
• Good judgement and a calm approach to safety, well being and decision-making
• A collaborative mindset-comfortable working with a wider network of professionals
• Availability for a 40-48 hour week with flexibility to cover shifts as needed

Additional information:

• A relevant qualification (such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care) is essential (in-house training is provided)
• Enhanced (Adults and Children's) DBS is desirable

If you're ready to support a caring team and help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you.