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
* 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.
Email: job@sgscare.co.uk
Please let me and Ryan know if you have any candidates suitable for this role.
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