Join Our Team as a Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home!

Company: North Lakes Children's Services

Role: Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Starting at £32,349.49, with potential earnings up to £35,606.77 per annum, including sleep-in shifts

Location: Carlisle

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern

Why Join Us?

At North Lakes Children's Services, we believe in making a difference in the lives of young people. We provide therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. If you're passionate about supporting children and want to be part of a dedicated team, this is the role for you!

Exciting Benefits Await You:

• Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy a 2 days on, 2 days off schedule with staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
• Generous Sleep-in Allowance: Earn an extra £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 annually).
• 6 Weeks of Annual Leave: Take time to recharge and refresh.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Employee Discount Scheme: Enjoy savings with major retailers.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for your mental health.
• Enhanced Pay: Receive extra pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• Career Progression: Grow with us through various opportunities.
• Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.

Your Role in Our Mission:

As the Deputy Manager at our 4-bed home in Carlisle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that we deliver high-quality care and support to our young residents. Your leadership will inspire and guide our team to create a nurturing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in achieving our Statement of Purpose and delivering exceptional care.
• Foster strong team communication and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee care quality, staff training, development, and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor the condition and safety of the home and its furnishings.
• Assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote equality, diversity, and child protection throughout the home.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and drive continuous service improvement.
• Provide effective team leadership, supervision, and appraisals.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support new staff through their induction process.

Are You the Right Fit?

• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (covered by us).
• Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to support other homes as needed.

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in transforming lives!