Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care Homes Location: Leyland, UK Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours/week average (shift pattern includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑ins & lone working) Salary: £35,000 per annum About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic residential care provider specialising in therapeutic support for children and young people. They are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to assist the Registered Manager and senior team with the operation of the home, and provide cover across other homes when required. Key Responsibilities: Assist with daily operations of the settled care home and other homes as needed. Create and maintain a safe, homely, professional environment for children/young people. Ensure compliance with government guidance (including Ofsted regulations), local authority standards and the association's policies. Support the aim to achieve/maintain a "Good" or "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted. Support recruitment, induction, training, performance management, shift management, record‑keeping, budget & resource oversight. Work in partnership with children/young people to assess, implement and review individual care plans. Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding and the organisation's core values. Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence and participate in on‑call rota. What We're Looking For: Experience in children's residential care and supporting management/leadership duties. Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including sleep‑ins and lone working. Strong organisational skills, leadership potential, and commitment to high‑quality care. Understanding of child safeguarding, children's legislation and care planning. What's On Offer: Salary of £35,000 per annum. A challenging and rewarding role in a supportive organisation. Opportunity to develop your leadership within children's residential care. A chance to make meaningful impact in children's lives.