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 - 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. Our therapeutic residential care and education program supports boys aged 6-18 in building resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, this is the place 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 additional £62.64 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
• 6 Weeks of Annual Leave: Recharge and rejuvenate 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 needs.
• Enhanced Pay: Receive extra pay for overtime, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• Career Progression: Grow with us through various opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from annual training in 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 a dedicated team and foster a nurturing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in achieving our Statement of Purpose and delivering exceptional care.
• Maintain 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, equipment, and 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.

Are You the Right Fit?

• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) qualification.
• 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 we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff 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!