Deputy Manager | Residential Children Services | Lytham | Full Time

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Location: Lytham | Salary: £40,777 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week

International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.

We are recruiting Deputy Manager roles within Lancashire County Council’s Residential Children’s Services, part of the “Where Our Children Live” programme. This initiative focuses on safe, supportive homes across Lancashire. The role is for experienced Assistant Managers seeking the next step.

Deputy Managers work core hours (Mon–Fri, 7am–7pm), providing leadership, supervision and guidance to Senior and Residential Childcare Workers. Posts are available in various settings including small children’s homes, a specialist home for children with complex mental health needs, and innovative hubs that provide intensive support to prevent children from entering care.

The role is a key leadership position working closely with the Home Manager to ensure smooth day‑to‑day running. Responsibilities include operational and direct care duties: overseeing individual care plans, monitoring health and educational outcomes, maintaining relationships with external professionals, attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings, contributing to wider service projects, initiatives, and staff development. Deputy Managers also collaborate with the broader management team across Children’s Residential Services, leading on development areas and supporting workforce training.

Our vision: children, young people and families are safe, healthy and able to achieve their full potential. Five key outcomes: safety and resilience; education and employment; healthy lifestyles; voice in shaping support; and quality of life in Lancashire.

What We Are Looking For

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well‑being.
• QCF 4 or NVQ 3 or 4 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within Residential Children and Youth Services, or equivalent.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential for this car‑user post.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years) + 8 bank holidays and 2 extra statutory days.
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (wellness programmes, occupational health services, cycle‑to‑work scheme, eyesight test contribution, Employee Assistance Programme).
• Annual, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Discounts on products and services (e.g., Viv Up), local businesses, national retailers, and car purchase schemes.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks included during shifts.
• Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service.
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level.

Disability Information: 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 candidates who cannot drive due to a disability.

Post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’.

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