Deputy Manager – 2/3 Bedded Children's Residential Complex EBD Home
Location: Wigan, Manchester
Salary: £16.50 to £17 per hour / £36,036 – £37,128 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off
Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join their compassionate and growing team.
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will manage and support a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager closely in the day‑to‑day running of the home
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
- Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
- Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
- Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Be part of the on‑call rota and cover shifts when required
Requirements
- Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
- Previous experience in a senior, team leader or Deputy Manager role within a children's residential setting
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
What's on Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
- A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
Deputy Manager – 2/3 Bedded Children’s Residential Complex EBD HomeLocation: Wigan, ManchesterSalary: £16.50 to £17 per hour / £36,036 – £37,128 per annum + £30 per sleepHours: Full-time, PermanentShifts: 1 on 2 off
Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children’s residential care provider in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join their compassionate and growing team.
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will manage and support a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager closely in the day‑to‑day running of the home
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
- Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
- Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
- Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Be part of the on‑call rota and cover shifts when required
Requirements
- Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
- Previous experience in a senior, team leader or Deputy Manager role within a children’s residential setting
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
What’s on Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
- A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
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