Deputy Manager | Children’s Residential Home

Location: Wirral
Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Shifts: Flexible shifts including participation in the on-call rota
Shift Times: In line with the needs of the service, including out-of-hours support

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working within a Children’s Residential Home or a similar residential childcare setting in a senior role.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a Children’s Residential Home located in Wirral, supporting children and young people aged 7-17.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Neston, Hoylake, West Kirby and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children and young people receive safe, effective and person-centred care. You will provide strong leadership to the care team, promote positive outcomes for young people and help maintain a nurturing, structured and supportive environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and compliance, working closely with young people, families, professionals and external agencies to ensure care is delivered in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose, Ofsted requirements and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to delivering high-quality residential childcare

• Ability to lead, motivate and support a care team effectively

• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) required for qualified salary rate

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a senior role within a Children’s Residential Home or similar setting

• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs, including EBD and looked-after children

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Ability to oversee care plans, risk assessments and reviews

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

• Private Medical Insurance

• Company Pension Scheme

• On-call allowance

• Training and continuous professional development opportunities

• Well-being support, including massage vouchers

• Career progression opportunities within children’s residential care

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Call: 02380 118223
Email: belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today. All applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle.

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