Deputy Manager Off Shift OR On Shift

Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home (Mental Health)

Location: Pudsey LS28

Salary Options:

Option 1 Shift-Based Deputy Manager

• 16.32 per hour

• Enhanced weekend rate paid at Time 1/3

• 70 per sleep-in

• Contracted 160165 hours per month

• Overtime available

• Sleep-ins dependent on the needs of the service

Estimated Earnings:
Based on 160 hours per month and 10 sleep-ins per month:

• Basic Salary: 31334 per annum

• Sleep-ins: 8400 per annum

• Total Estimated Earnings: 39734 per annum

• Weekend enhancements and overtime paid in addition

Option 2 Off-Shift Deputy Manager

• Management-focused role

• Typically office-based and operationally focused

• Standard management hours

• Reduced requirement for direct shift work and sleep-ins

• Salary discussed at interview

Service: Ofsted Registered Childrens Home

Service Users: Young people aged 1017 with complex mental health needs including Autism ADHD self-harm presentations and suicide risk

Ofsted Rating: Good

Employment Type: Permanent / PAYE

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join their specialist 3-bed childrens residential home in Pudsey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker Team Leader or existing Deputy Manager with a strong background in childrens residential care particularly supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) autism or complex mental health needs.

There are two Deputy Manager pathways available offering flexibility depending on your preferred working style.

Shift-Based Deputy Manager

Ideal for those who enjoy operational leadership on shift directly supporting young people and leading the team through hands-on practice.

This role is contracted at approximately 160165 hours per month. Sleep-ins and weekend working form part of the role where required although the frequency will depend on the needs of the home and the support requirements of the young people. Weekend shifts are generally shared fairly across the management team.

Off-Shift Deputy Manager

A more structured management-focused role typically office-based and centred around operational leadership compliance staff development and supporting the Registered Manager.

The Home

This is a 3-bed Ofsted-rated Good childrens home supporting young people with significant and complex mental health needs.

The provider specialises in therapeutic residential care for young people who may be unsuitable for inpatient hospital settings are experiencing repeated admissions or require specialist community-based support as an alternative to hospital provision.

The organisation operates specialist services supported by an in-house multi-disciplinary mental health team delivering highly individualised care packages.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager you will support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day leadership of the home and take operational responsibility in their absence.

You will be expected to have strong knowledge and practical experience in:

Care Planning

Case Management

Staff Supervisions

Actioning Regulation 44 Reports

Risk Assessments (impact risk assessment experience desirable)

Education Planning

Working alongside Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs)

Acting as Key Worker for young people

Understanding Childrens Home legislation including the 9 Quality Standards SCCIF Regulation 40 and Regulation 45

You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care safeguarding compliance and positive outcomes for young people.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience within an Ofsted Registered Childrens Residential Home

Ideally experience supporting young people with EBD autism or complex mental health needs

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Strong leadership capability with experience supporting or supervising teams

Confident managing compliance care planning and operational standards

Whats On Offer

Clear progression into senior leadership roles

Support towards Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare

Competitive salary structure with enhanced weekend rates sleep-in payments and overtime opportunities

Specialist therapeutic environment with in-house mental health expertise

Supportive values-led culture focused on high-quality outcomes

Important Information

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Apply

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people with complex mental health needs and want to join a specialist provider making a genuine difference we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact SGS Care for a confidential discussion at .