Deputy Manager | Children’s Residential | Nelson

Children’s Residential Deputy Manager – Nelson

Salary: £40,777 – £46,142 per annum. Permanent, full‑time, 37 hours per week (pro‑rata). This role is not open to international sponsorship.

About the role

Deputy Managers lead and supervise teams of Senior Residential Childcare Workers and Residential Childcare Workers. The role balances operational duties with direct care responsibilities, works closely with the Home Manager, and collaborates with the wider Children’s Residential Services management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to care teams during core hours (Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm).
• Ensure efficient day‑to‑day running of the home in partnership with the Home Manager.
• Oversee individual care plans and monitor health and educational outcomes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external professionals and attend reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
• Contribute to wider service projects, initiatives and staff development.
• Lead on key development areas within the broader management team and support workforce training and growth.
• Champion the organisation’s vision of safe, healthy, and supportive homes for children.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well‑being.
• A QCF 4 or NVQ 3/4 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ experience within Residential Children and Young People’s Services, or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user post).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25 days (increasing to 32 days after five years’ service), plus eight 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 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave policies.
• Discounts on products and services (e.g., Viv Up) from local businesses and national retailers.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks on shift.
• Stable, experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service.
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level.

Employment Conditions

• Position covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
• Successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Car provision for duties and business‑use insurance may be required; alternative arrangements may be considered in cases of disability.

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