Join Us 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: Starting at £32,349.49, with potential earnings up to £35,606.77 per annum including sleep-in shifts
Location: Carlisle
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern
Why Join Us?
At North Lakes Children's Services, we provide therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the place for you!
Exciting Benefits Await You:
* Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
* Generous Sleep-in Allowance: Earn an extra £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 annually).
* 6 Weeks of Annual Leave: Take time to recharge and refresh.
* Company Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan.
* Employee Discount Scheme: Enjoy savings with major retailers.
* Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for your mental health.
* Enhanced Pay: Receive extra pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Career Progression: Grow with us through various opportunities.
* Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.
Your Role in Our Team:
As a Deputy Manager at our 4-bed home in Carlisle, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission. If you have a qualified background and an inspiring leadership style, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities:
* Assist the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care aligned with our 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 and its 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.
Are You the Right Fit?
* Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
* Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team.
* Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (covered by us).
* Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
* Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to support other homes as needed.
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.