Join Us as a Residential Deputy Manager at North Lakes Children’s Services!

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 potential earnings up to £35,606.77 per annum including sleep-in shifts

Location: Wigton

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

Why Join Us?

At North Lakes Children’s Services, we provide therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. We are looking for a passionate and qualified Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team at our 4-bed home in Carlisle.

Your Benefits:

• Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy a balanced work-life with 2 days on, 2 days off, and staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
• Sleep-in Allowance: Earn an additional £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
• Generous Leave: Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension.
• Employee Discounts: Access discounts with major retailers.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced Pay: Enjoy increased pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for career progression.
• Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.

Your Role:

As the Residential Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the home meets its Statement of Purpose.
• Foster strong team communication and 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 and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Provide effective team leadership, supervision, and appraisals.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support new staff through their induction process.

About You:

• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A 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 the ability to support other homes when needed.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably 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.