Deputy Manager
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Widnes, Cheshire
Competitive Salary + Sleep-In Payments
Full-Time | Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a specialist solo placement children's home in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and support to a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team, ensuring the home delivers outstanding outcomes and maintains the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operation of the home.
* Lead, motivate and develop a team of Residential Support Workers to provide outstanding care.
* Promote positive outcomes for children and young people, encouraging independence, education and personal development.
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
* Assist with staff supervision, training, rota planning and performance management.
* Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
* Build positive relationships with young people, families, local authorities and external professionals.
* Act as a role model, creating a warm, stable and supportive home environment.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
✔ Experienced in residential childcare, ideally within a solo or therapeutic placement setting.
✔ A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
✔ Resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
✔ Experienced in safeguarding and behaviour management strategies.
✔ Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for young people.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Working towards or willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
* Previous experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager role.
* Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's home standards.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and participate in an on-call rota.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and additional sleep-in payments
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a young person's life
If you're an experienced residential childcare professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can truly influence outcomes and help transform lives, we'd love to hear from you
Widnes, Cheshire
Competitive Salary + Sleep-In Payments
Full-Time | Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a specialist solo placement children's home in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and support to a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team, ensuring the home delivers outstanding outcomes and maintains the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operation of the home.
* Lead, motivate and develop a team of Residential Support Workers to provide outstanding care.
* Promote positive outcomes for children and young people, encouraging independence, education and personal development.
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
* Assist with staff supervision, training, rota planning and performance management.
* Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
* Build positive relationships with young people, families, local authorities and external professionals.
* Act as a role model, creating a warm, stable and supportive home environment.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
✔ Experienced in residential childcare, ideally within a solo or therapeutic placement setting.
✔ A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
✔ Resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
✔ Experienced in safeguarding and behaviour management strategies.
✔ Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for young people.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Working towards or willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
* Previous experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager role.
* Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's home standards.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and participate in an on-call rota.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and additional sleep-in payments
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a young person's life
If you're an experienced residential childcare professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can truly influence outcomes and help transform lives, we'd love to hear from you