Job Description
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 including sleep-in shifts
Location: Wigton
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern
Why You'll Love Working Here:
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Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy a balanced work-life with 2 days on, 2 days off, and staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
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Sleep-in Allowance: Earn an additional £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
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Generous Leave: Take advantage of 6 weeks' annual leave.
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Pension Plan: Secure your future with our company pension.
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Employee Discounts: Access discounts with major retailers.
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Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Enhanced Pay: Enjoy increased pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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Career Growth: Explore numerous opportunities for career progression.
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Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.
About the Role:
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 position at our 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 Key Responsibilities:
* Support 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, 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 qualification (or equivalent).
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* A willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team.
* Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered 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.
At North Lakes, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from 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.