Job Title: Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Children’s Home Location: Colne, Lancashire Salary: £39,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time Service: Children’s Residential Care Home Service Users: Young people aged 6–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Home Size: Up to 3 young people Reporting To: Registered Manager Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off, including 10–11 sleep-ins per month Qualification Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years Overview: This is a strong opportunity for an experienced and qualified Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager to join a well-established children’s residential service. You will support the Registered Manager in leading the home, ensuring high standards of care, and promoting positive outcomes for young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse. Key Responsibilities: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead, organise, and motivate a team of Residential Child Care Workers Act as a role model on shift, promoting high standards of care and therapeutic parenting Plan and manage rotas, ensuring effective staffing and consistency of care Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to improve performance and practice Review care plans, risk assessments, and associated documentation Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people Work collaboratively with external professionals and multi-agency teams Support with compliance, safeguarding, health and safety, and internal processes Contribute to staff meetings and continuous service improvement Benefits: Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance Enhanced overtime rate (time and a third) Access to employee wellbeing programme 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service Structured induction and ongoing training, including therapeutic parenting Opportunities for progression into Registered Manager role Essential Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Full UK manual driving licence Flexibility to work shift patterns including sleep-ins Strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Proven experience supporting and leading teams within residential childcare Confident communication, organisation, and leadership skills Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Desirable: Experience in a Deputy Manager or senior role Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches Progression towards Level 4/5 qualifications Safeguarding: Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If you are looking to step into a leadership role or continue developing as a Deputy Manager within a supportive and structured environment, this is a solid opportunity to progress your career.