Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Sgscare; Bacup; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned residential care provider in Bacup seeks a Deputy Manager for their children's home, focusing on leading and mentoring staff while supporting young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a £3,000 welcome bonus, along with career progression towards Registered Manager roles. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Children & People's Workforce qualification and relevant experience in residential care. This position requires a full UK driving licence and a car.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Welcome bonus

Employee support and supervision

Development and training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience within children's residential care.
• Full UK Driving Licence and a car required.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the home.
• Lead and mentor staff.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted standards.
• Contribute to a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding compliance

Support for EBD

Education

Level 3 Children & People's Workforce

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Bacup OL13

Salary: £15.90 per hour + £3,000 Welcome Bonus

Working Hours: 160 hours per month

Hourly Rate: £15.90

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs aged 8–17 with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & People’s Workforce

Experience: Experience within children’s residential care

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 3
• Location: Bacup OL13
• Type of YPs: EBD
• Ratio of staff to children: High staff-to-child ratio to support therapeutic care

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to support the smooth running of the home, working closely with the Registered Manager to:

• Lead and mentor staff
• Support young people with EBD and complex needs
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted standards
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing environment where children thrive

Who you will be working for…

• Company Size: Small, family-owned residential care provider
• Number of Homes: 3–4 homes
• Future Plans: Growth and staff development opportunities
• Other Services: Specialist children’s residential services

Why this Home & Company…

• Progression Opportunity: Career development towards Registered Manager roles
• Qualification Opportunity: Support for Level 5 leadership and management training
• Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate + welcome bonus
  • Employee support and supervision
  • Development and training programmes
• Ethos: Child-focused, trauma-informed care
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven

Sponsorship is not available

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
• Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship availableli>
• Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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