Job Description
Step Into Leadership – Help Shape Young Lives
Ready to make a real impact? Join Exceptional Care and be the difference that changes young lives every day. Your passion and dedication can help shape a brighter future.
Location: Aughton | Pay: £15.50/hr + £60 sleep-in | Shifts: 2 on / 4 off
We’re a leading therapeutic children’s care provider in the Northwest, looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to support young people aged 8–17 from complex backgrounds—including those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and learning/behavioural challenges.
We’re dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of our children’s home and lead in the Registered Manager’s absence. You’ll ensure high-quality care, support your team, and help drive positive outcomes for every young person in our care.
What’s in it for you?
✔ Paid training & qualifications in line with policies
✔ Career growth & ongoing support
✔ Structured progression & development plans
✔ Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years
✔ Long Service Award Voucher - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years
✔ Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award
✔ £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus
✔ Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash)
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
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About The Role
Your role:
In this role, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of home management, taking the lead on shift to delegate tasks and ensure that all records and care plans meet high standards. You’ll lead care planning, reviews, and ensure compliance with Children’s Home Regulations. As a mentor and guide, you’ll promote effective teamwork while managing staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals. You will champion our young people by supporting their choices, encouraging independence, and responding to challenges with compassion and confidence. Additionally, you’ll liaise with professionals and agencies to provide holistic support, manage on-call duties, and consistently uphold company policies.
👉 What We’re Looking For:
* Level 3 or 4 qualification in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
* At least 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting
You will contribute to Exceptional Care’s ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people. You’ll champion our Company values:
✔ Professionalism ✔ Respect ✔ Integrity ✔ Development ✔ Equality
Make your next step count—apply now and be part of a team that’s truly making a difference.
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Skills Needed
About The Company
Exceptional Care is a children’s care home provider based in the Northwest of England. We work with children from ages 8 to 17 years with complex needs.
We believe that children spending time at Exceptional Care should find it an enjoyable experience, where the Young People can form positive attachments, giving them a sense of inner security, worth and adding to their emotional and physical well-being.
Our aim is to identify, understand and meet the needs of the individual Young People in our care. Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to Young People with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the Young People in our care.
Company Culture
At Exceptional Care, we are devoted to providing unparalleled healthcare and support services tailored to the unique needs of our community. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, our team of dedicated professionals strives daily to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every individual we serve.
Passionate about making a difference, we believe that exceptional care is more than just a service – it's a commitment to fostering trust, compassion, and resilience. Join us in our mission to transform lives, one exceptional care moment at a time.
At Exceptional Care, we pride ourselves on cultivating an environment where our employees feel valued, heard, and inspired. Recognized as a great place to work, our organisational culture promotes professional growth, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning.
We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting at senior level
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Closing DateThursday 17th July, 2025