Job Title: Deputy ManagerLocation: Fulwood, Preston, PR2Pay rate: £34,944 per annumJob Type: Full-time, permanentShift and schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per dayPriority Recruitment are excited to present this brand-new opportunity for a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and support a team looking after a group of young people aged 8-18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.We are searching for an experienced Deputy Manager with a minimum of Level 4 Young People and Family Practitioner qualification who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn’t have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Please note that full driving license is required for this role.Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £34,994 per annum with available overtime.
• External and online certified courses.
• Specialist in-house training.
• Funded enrolment onto Level 4 & 5 NVQ.
• DBS fees reimbursed.
• On-site parking.
• Company pension.
• The ability to make a significant difference in other people’s life.
• Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!

Client and Role:

• Our client has a brand new children’s residential home with residents aged 8-18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.
• The aim of the home is to help the residents develop and maintain the necessary social and living skills to enjoy a fulfilling life whilst ensuring their physical and emotional care needs are also met.
• The role includes acting as leader, role model and co-ordinator of shifts and fully deputising for the Registered Home Manager in their absence.
• Leading and inspiring a staff team and take responsibility of their training, development, supervisions, and rotas.
• Being a positive role model to the children and young people.
• Delivering the Children’s Standards in the home.

Successful Applicant:

• Must have previous supervisory experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• A minimum of Level 4 Young People and Family Practitioner qualification

This is an incredible opportunity to lead a fantastic team and make a real difference in these special young people’s lives.Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.