Join Our Team as a Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home!
Company: North Lakes Children's Services
Role: Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Base salary of £32,349.49, with potential earnings up to £35,606.77 per annum through sleep-in shifts
Location: Carlisle
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation
Why Join Us?
At North Lakes Children's Services, we provide therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, empowering them to build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. We are excited to offer a Deputy Manager opportunity at our welcoming 4-bed home in Carlisle. If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager with an approachable and inspiring leadership style, we want to hear from you!
Your Benefits:
* Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy a 2 days on, 2 days off schedule with staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
* Sleep-in Allowance: Earn £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
* Generous Leave: 6 weeks of annual leave to recharge.
* Pension Plan: Secure your future with our company pension.
* Employee Discounts: Access discounts with major retailers.
* Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enhanced Pay: Receive extra pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Career Growth: Explore opportunities for career progression.
* Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.
Your Role:
As the Residential Deputy Manager, you will:
* Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the home meets its Statement of Purpose.
* Foster strong team communication and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
* Oversee care quality, staff training, development, and supervision.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
* Monitor the condition and safety of the home, equipment, and furnishings.
* Assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and accurate record-keeping.
* Promote equality, diversity, and child protection throughout the home.
* Lead quality assurance and continuous service improvement initiatives.
* Provide effective team leadership, supervision, and appraisals.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Support new staff through their induction process.
About You:
* Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
* Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team.
* Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).
* Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
* Full, clean UK driving licence and the ability to support other homes when needed.
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in transforming lives!