Lead Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care

Embracecare; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care home provider in Preston is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to support leadership in an Ofsted-registered home. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory standards. The position offers a salary of £35,500 to £36,500 per year, along with benefits like healthcare support, leadership training, and loyalty bonuses. This is a permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years

Healthcare support including dental, eye care and physiotherapy

Free on-site parking

Leadership training and development opportunities

Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes

Employee Assistance Programme

£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker or Manager in Ofsted-regulated children’s residential home.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children’s residential care and regulatory standards.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership of an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• Leading, coaching and supporting Support Workers on shift.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and behaviour support.
• Supporting Ofsted compliance, inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Building positive relationships with families, professionals and external partners.
• Creating a safe, stable, therapeutic and nurturing environment for children and young people.

Skills

Confident leadership

Communication skills

Shift-leading skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A children's care home provider in Preston is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to support leadership in an Ofsted-registered home. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory standards. The position offers a salary of £35,500 to £36,500 per year, along with benefits like healthcare support, leadership training, and loyalty bonuses. This is a permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth.