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 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 believe in making a difference in the lives of young people. If you're passionate about providing therapeutic care and education to boys aged 6-18, this is your chance to shine!

Exciting Benefits Await You:

• Flexible Shift Rotation: Enjoy 2 days on, 2 days off with staggered start times (8am, 12noon, or 2pm).
• Generous Sleep-in Allowance: Earn an extra £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 annually).
• 6 Weeks of Annual Leave: Recharge and refresh!
• Company Pension: Secure your future with us.
• Employee Discount Scheme: Save with major retailers.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced Pay: Enjoy extra pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• Career Progression: Grow with us through various opportunities.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive annual training in 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 our mission to help young people build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. If you have a warm, approachable leadership style and relevant experience, we want to hear from you!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care aligned with our Statement of Purpose.
• Foster strong team communication and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• 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 furnishings.
• Support 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 proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging 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!