Overview
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential HomeLocation: Bacup, OL13Pay: £15.90 per hour + £3,000 Welcome BonusHours: 160 hours per month
Sleeps: Yes; up to 11 per month on a 2 on 4 off basis however each Registered Manager within the company runs the Deputy Manager differently so sleeps may be less than 4 per month. Sleeps paid at £45 per sleep.
Employment Type: PermanentService: Children’s Residential Home (3-bed)Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
The Home
This is a 3-bed children’s residential home in Bacup supporting young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment focused on safeguarding, stability, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
- Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice
- Mentoring, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery
- Supporting care planning, risk management, key work, and placement stability
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting inspection readiness
- Helping create a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to, and supported
Requirements
- Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
- Experience within Ofsted-registered children’s residential care
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making
- A calm leadership style and strong communication skills
What we offer
- £3,000 Welcome Bonus
- 160 hours per month contract
- Opportunity to progress within children’s residential care
- Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
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