Residential Deputy Manager - Children's HomeCompany: North Lakes Children's ServicesRole: Residential Deputy Manager- Children's HomeContract: Full Time, permanentSalary: Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep‑in shiftsLocation: WigtonSpecific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotationBenefits:Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm).Sleep‑in allowance of £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)6 weeks' annual leaveCompany pensionEmployee discount scheme with major retailersWellbeing support via our Employee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced pay for overtime, Christmas Day & New Year's DayCareer progression opportunitiesComprehensive annual training, including Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory & Child DevelopmentAbout the RoleNorth Lakes Children's Services provides therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills.We now have a Deputy Manager opportunity at our 4‑bed home in Carlisle. If you're a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager with an approachable, inspiring leadership style, we'd love to hear from you.Main Duties Support the Registered Manager to ensure the home meets its Statement of Purpose and delivers high‑quality careMaintain strong team communication and ensure policies and procedures are followedOversee care quality, staff training, development, and supervisionEnsure full compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standardsMonitor the condition and safety of the home, equipment, and furnishingsAssist with budgeting, financial oversight, and accurate record‑keepingPromote equality, diversity, and child protection throughout the homeLead on quality assurance and continuous service improvementProvide effective team leadership, supervision, and appraisalsMaintain confidentiality at all timesSupport new staff through inductionAbout You: Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in careLevel 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Excellent communication and listening skillsWillingness to learn and work well within a small teamAbility to complete an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to support other homes when neededNorth Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance, Keywords:Resident Manager, Location:Wigton, ENG-CA7 0BH