Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential Care

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care

Location:

Wirral, CH61 Salary: £33,800 - £36,982.40 per annum  sleep-in payments (£60 per sleep)

Hours:

Full-time, flexible shift patterns including sleeping nights Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join their children's residential home in Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Deputy Manager looking to progress within a highly regarded care provider. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team and support children and young people to thrive in a safe, nurturing and positive environment.

You will play a key role in shaping the culture, standards and day-to-day experience within the home while ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered. Our client is proud to operate homes rated Outstanding by Ofsted and Excellent by CIW , reflecting their commitment to delivering exceptional, person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home Lead, motivate and develop a team of residential childcare professionals Promote positive outcomes for children and young people Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care planning and record keeping Assist with staff supervision, training and performance management Support regulatory compliance and quality standards Act as a positive role model and provide leadership across the service Support the home through inspections and quality assurance processes Requirements ;
Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience working within a children's residential care setting Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and develop a team Excellent communication and organisational skills Flexible approach to working shifts, including sleep-ins when required A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people Benefits:
Private medical insurance after 6 months' service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Company pension scheme Recommend-a-friend bonus Bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes An additional 2 days' annual leave after 2 years' service Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Clear career progression, with a strong track record of supporting employees into senior leadership and Registered Manager positions Apply Now If you are an experienced residential childcare professional looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 2 working days.