Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (day shifts, with on-call responsibilities)

We are working in partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider to recruit a Deputy Manager for a 3-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children's home in Manchester.

The home supports young people aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural needs, and is committed to providing therapeutic, trauma-informed care in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Support Worker looking to step up, or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge within a supportive, child-focused organisation.

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home

• Lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to young people

• Provide supervision, guidance and support to residential support staff

• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding protocols

• Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to managing behaviour

• Assist with rota planning, audits, incident reviews and other operational tasks

• Act as part of the on-call rota in support of the Registered Manager

• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory requirements

Essential:

• Experience working in a children's residential care setting (minimum 2 years)

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Understanding of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

• Strong communication, team leadership and safeguarding knowledge

• Passion for supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Currently working as a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker

• Working towards or open to completing Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

• Therapeutic or trauma-informed care experience

• Salary: £35,000 per annum

• Monday to Friday working pattern - no regular weekend shifts

• Supportive and experienced Registered Manager and leadership team

• Career development opportunities, including potential to step up into Registered Manager roles in future

• Stable and well-established home with clear values and strong staff culture

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