DEPUTY MANAGER — CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL (EBD) Blackpool, Lancashire | £35,000 – £42,000 DOE | Full Time / Flexible Hours Available
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and driven Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers outstanding, therapeutic care — maintaining compliance, developing your team, and making a genuine difference to the lives of the young people you support.
Based in Blackpool, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to step up or consolidate their leadership experience within a well-supported, stable service.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted standards and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
* Providing strong, consistent leadership to a team of residential support workers — including supervision, coaching, and performance management
* Holding responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence
* Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and the development of individual support strategies for young people with EBD
* Supporting Reg 44 and Reg 45 processes and embedding a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
* Building positive relationships with young people, families, external professionals, and placing authorities
* Championing safeguarding as a core function of the home
What We're Looking For
* Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or working towards)
* Previous experience in a children's residential setting — ideally with EBD, SEMH, or complex needs
* A solid understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
* Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity (Deputy, Senior, Team Leader or similar)
* Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for trauma-informed, therapeutic care
* Ability to work flexibly in line with the needs of the home and the young people within it
What's On Offer
* £35,000 – £42,000 per year depending on experience
* Flexible hours to suit the right candidate
* Clear progression pathway toward Registered Manager
* Ongoing training and professional development
* A supportive, stable management structure
* The chance to make a real, lasting impact on young people's lives
Interested?
If you hold the relevant experience and are ready for your next step in children's residential leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch today for a confidential conversation or to register your interest.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people