Overview
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bacup, OL13
Pay: £15.90 per hour + £3,000 Welcome Bonus
Hours: 160 hours per month
Sleeps: Yes; up to 11 per month on a 2 on 4 off basis however each Registered Manager within the company runs the Deputy Manager differently so sleeps may be less than 4 per month. Sleeps paid at £45 per sleep.
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential Home (3-bed)
Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
The Home
This is a 3-bed children’s residential home in Bacup supporting young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment focused on safeguarding, stability, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
* Leading shifts and modelling high standards of care and safeguarding practice
* Mentoring, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure consistent delivery
* Supporting care planning, risk management, key work, and placement stability
* Maintaining accurate records and supporting inspection readiness
* Helping create a positive culture where young people feel safe, listened to, and supported
Requirements
* Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce (essential)
* Experience within Ofsted-registered children’s residential care
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making
* A calm leadership style and strong communication skills
What we offer
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus
* 160 hours per month contract
* Opportunity to progress within children’s residential care
* Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
* 🚫 Sponsorship is not available
How to apply
If you are ready to step into a Deputy Manager role in Bacup and support young people aged 8–17 with EBD, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
job@sgscare.co.uk
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