Children's Home Deputy Manager (Preston, PR3)
We're recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted-regulated children's home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a strong step-up opportunity for an established Senior/Team Leader (1+ year in a senior role) who is ready to move into Deputy level, with clear progression and funded qualifications.
Key details
Location: Preston, PR3
Service: Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Beds: 3-bed home (currently 1 young person in placement; beds recently increased with Ofsted approval)
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off rolling pattern, 10am–10pm (no sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Permanent
Driving: Must be a driver
Pay and earning potential
Earning Potential: Up to £40,000 per annum
Base Salary: £35,200
Performance Bonus: Up to £4,800 per annum
On-call requirement
There is a requirement to take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Frequency: 1 in 4 (shared between Managers and Deputies)
Hours: 5pm–9am
Payment: £50 per on-call shift
Who we're looking for
You will be an emotionally resilient, values-led leader with a strong understanding of EBD and trauma-informed care, confident supporting a team to deliver safe, consistent, child-centred practice.
Essential criteria
Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or actively working towards)
Experience working in an Ofsted-registered children's home within the last 2 years
Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
Confident supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance
Full UK driving licence
Experience
We're open to candidates who have spent 1+ year in a Senior/Team Leader role and are ready to step up.
What you'll get
Strong senior leadership support
Paid qualification (Level 5 Leadership & Management)
Career progression pathway, with future Registered Manager opportunities as the organisation expands
Company vehicle available for work use
Free or discounted meals during shifts
Pension scheme
Casual dress code
Free on-site parking
Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Important notes
Sponsorship is not available.
Candidates with only CQC experience (and no experience within an Ofsted-registered children's home) will not be considered.
How to apply or refer a candidate
If you'd like to apply, or if you have a suitable candidate to put forward, please get in touch for a confidential chat.
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Please let me and Ryan know if you have any candidates suitable for this role.