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The role
Children's Residential Deputy Manager Location: Haigh, near Wigan (WN1) Salary: £37,259 per annum £78.30 per sleep-in Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking for your next leadership opportunity? This is your chance to play a key role in a nurturing children's home where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young person's life. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, create a safe and supportive environment, and ensure children receive the highest standard of care. This is primarily an office-hours position, although flexibility is required as part of the home's leadership team. Why You'll Love Working Here £37,259 annual salary plus £78.30 per sleep-in £500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation Excellent opportunities for career progression and development Enhanced DBS fully funded Supportive leadership team and friendly working environment Opportunity to genuinely impact the lives of children and young people A warm, family-style home focused on stability, trust and positive outcomes Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A role that combines leadership, mentoring and direct positive influence on young people's lives What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or similar role within children's residential care Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care or Children's Workforce Full UK manual driving licence Experience supervising and supporting teams of residential support workers Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to produce reports and updates for senior management Confident using electronic care recording systems and digital platforms Ability to mentor, coach and develop team members Flexible approach to working patterns when required Passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Ability to build positive relationships with both young people and colleagues Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home Lead, supervise and develop Senior Support Workers and residential teams Ensure children receive exceptional care, support and opportunities to thrive Take responsibility for the service in the Manager's absence Promote a child-centred approach that recognises each young person's individual needs Monitor staff performance and identify training and development needs Maintain a warm, welcoming and nurturing home environment Build meaningful relationships with children, offering guidance and emotional support Encourage participation in activities, outings and experiences that support development and wellbeing Maintain accurate records and documentation using digital care systems Contribute to creating a safe, stable and positive home where children can flourish To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV direct to
