Join Us 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: Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep-in shifts

Location: Wigton

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation

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 £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Secure Your Future: Company pension plan.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to an employee discount scheme with major retailers.
• Wellbeing Support: Utilize our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced Pay: Enjoy increased pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive annual training in Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.

Your Role in Our Team:

As a Deputy Manager at our 4-bed home in Carlisle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our home meets its Statement of Purpose and delivers high-quality care. Your leadership will inspire and guide our team to provide the best support for our young residents.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care.
• Foster strong team communication and adherence to policies.
• Oversee care quality, staff training, and development.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor the condition and safety of the home and its equipment.
• Assist with budgeting and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote equality, diversity, and child protection.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous service improvement.
• Provide effective team leadership and supervision.
• 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 when needed.

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and encourages 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 our dedicated team!