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

Location: Carlisle

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

Why Join Us?

At North Lakes Children's Services, we are dedicated to providing therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. Our mission is to help them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. If you’re passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Exciting Benefits Await You:

• Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy a balanced work-life with 2 days on, 2 days off, and 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: Recharge and refresh with ample time off.
• 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 advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Training: Participate in annual training covering Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory, and Child Development.

About the Role

As a Deputy Manager at our 4-bed home in Carlisle, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager to ensure we deliver high-quality care that aligns with our Statement of Purpose. Your leadership will inspire a dedicated team to create a nurturing environment for our young residents.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care.
• 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 willingness to support other homes as 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 now and join our dedicated team!