Job Description

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Location: Haigh, near Wigan (WN1)
Salary: £37,259 per annum + £78.30 per sleep-in

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking for your next leadership opportunity? This is your chance to play a key role in a nurturing children's home where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, create a safe and supportive environment, and ensure children receive the highest standard of care. This is primarily an office-hours position, although flexibility is required as part of the home's leadership team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• £37,259 annual salary plus £78.30 per sleep-in
• £500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Enhanced DBS fully funded
• Supportive leadership team and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to genuinely impact the lives of children and young people
• A warm, family-style home focused on stability, trust and positive outcomes
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A role that combines leadership, mentoring and direct positive influence on young people's lives

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or similar role within children's residential care
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care or Children's Workforce
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience supervising and supporting teams of residential support workers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce reports and updates for senior management
• Confident using electronic care recording systems and digital platforms
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop team members
• Flexible approach to working patterns when required
• Passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to build positive relationships with both young people and colleagues

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, supervise and develop Senior Support Workers and residential teams
• Ensure children receive exceptional care, support and opportunities to thrive
• Take responsibility for the service in the Manager's absence
• Promote a child-centred approach that recognises each young person's individual needs
• Monitor staff performance and identify training and development needs
• Maintain a warm, welcoming and nurturing home environment
• Build meaningful relationships with children, offering guidance and emotional support
• Encourage participation in activities, outings and experiences that support development and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using digital care systems
• Contribute to creating a safe, stable and positive home where children can flourish