Job Description
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We are currently recruiting Children’s Residential Deputy Manager roles within Lancashire County Council’s Residential Children’s Services as part of the “Where Our Children Live” programme. These roles provide an excellent opportunity for experienced Assistant Managers to take the next step in their careers. Deputy Managers will work core hours (Monday to Friday, between 7am and 7pm), providing leadership, supervision and guidance to teams of Senior Residential Childcare Workers and Residential Childcare Workers. Posts are available in a variety of settings across Lancashire.
This is a key leadership position, working closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home. The role involves a balance of operational and direct care responsibilities, including overseeing individual care plans, monitoring health and educational outcomes, maintaining strong working relationships with external professionals, attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings, and contributing to wider service projects, initiatives and staff development.
Deputy Managers are also expected to work collaboratively as part of the broader management team across Children’s Residential Services, taking a lead on key areas of development and supporting the ongoing training and growth of the workforce.
Key Outcomes
At the heart of this role is a commitment to our vision: that children, young people and their families are safe, healthy and able to achieve their full potential. This vision is underpinned by five key outcomes: safety and resilience for vulnerable children, educational and employment achievement, healthy lifestyles and support for others, a voice in shaping their support, and a high quality of life in Lancashire.
Salary
£40,777 – £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | Lytham
Location
Lytham
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Qualifications
- A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well‑being.
- A QCF 4 or NVQ 3 or 4 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within Residential Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent.
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle – this is an essential car user post.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allocation – 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years’ service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days.
- Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including wellness programmes, Occupational Health Services, Cycle to Work scheme, Eyesight test contribution and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave policies.
- Discounts on products and services (e.g. Viv Up, national retailers, car purchase schemes).
- Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift.
- Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service.
- Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level.
How to Apply
You should demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description by uploading a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement.
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat – contact our talent team on talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
Closing Date
30 April
Interviews
TBC
Recruitment Process
Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement at any time prior to the stated closing date. This decision may be made without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of Lancashire County Council. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may fill the position before the advertised closing date.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Further information can be found on the “Our Recruitment Process” tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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