Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Childrens Home Deputy Manager (Preston PR3)

Were recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted-regulated childrens 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: Childrens 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 10am10pm (no sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Permanent
Driving: Must be a driver

Pay and earning potential

Earning Potential: Up to 40000 per annum
Base Salary: 35200
Performance Bonus: Up to 4800 per annum

On-call requirement

There is a requirement to take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Frequency: 1 in 4 (shared between Managers and Deputies)
Hours: 5pm9am
Payment: 50 per on-call shift

Who were looking for

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 childrens home within the last 2 years
Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
Confident supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance
Full UK driving licence

Experience
Were open to candidates who have spent 1 year in a Senior/Team Leader role and are ready to step up.

What youll 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

Important notes

Sponsorship is not available.

Candidates with only CQC experience (and no experience within an Ofsted-registered childrens home) will not be considered.

How to apply or refer a candidate

If youd like to apply or if you have a suitable candidate to put forward please get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Please let me and Ryan know if you have any candidates suitable for this role.