Deputy Manager Children's Residential
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Social Work
Child Development/Support
Children’s Home Deputy Manager (Preston, PR3)
We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a strong step-up opportunity for an established Senior/Team Leader (1+ year in a senior role) who is ready to move into Deputy level, with clear progression and funded qualifications.
Key details- Location: Preston, PR3
- Service: Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
- Beds: 3-bed home (currently 1 young person in placement; beds recently increased with Ofsted approval)
- Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off rolling pattern, 10am–10pm (no sleep-ins)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Driving: Must be a driver
- Earning Potential: Up to £40,000 per annum
- Base Salary: £35,200
- Performance Bonus: Up to £4,800 per annum
- Frequency: 1 in 4 (shared between Managers and Deputies)
- Hours: 5pm–9am
- Payment: £50 per on-call shift
You will be an emotionally resilient, values-led leader with a strong understanding of EBD and trauma-informed care, confident supporting a team to deliver safe, consistent, child-centred practice.
Essential criteria- Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or actively working towards)
- Experience working in an Ofsted-registered children’s home within the last 2 years
- Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
- Confident supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance
- Full UK driving licence
We’re open to candidates who have spent 1+ year in a Senior/Team Leader role and are ready to step up.
What you’ll get- Strong senior leadership support
- Paid qualification (Level 5 Leadership & Management)
- Career progression pathway, with future Registered Manager opportunities as the organisation expands
- Company vehicle available for work use
- Free or discounted meals during shifts
- Pension scheme
- Casual dress code
- Free on-site parking
- Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Sponsorship is not available.
Candidates with only CQC experience (and no experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s home) will not be considered.
How to applyor refer a candidate
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