Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's Home (Manchester) Salary: £40,000 per annum Shifts: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with expectation for on-call/covering shifts where required. Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives? Our client, a reputable provider of children's residential care, is hiring for a dedicated Deputy Manager to support two nurturing, trauma-informed homes in Manchester. This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000, with flexible hours Monday to Friday, 9-5, to meet service needs. What you'll be doing: * Supporting the Registered Manager in the daily operation of two children's homes, ensuring safety, stability, and high-quality care. * Overseeing staffing rotas, deployment, and workforce resilience across both homes. * Leading supervision sessions, fostering reflective and developmental practice. * Monitoring care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans to ensure they are current and child-centred. * Contributing to audits, quality assurance, and inspection readiness. * Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing staff development. * Taking responsibility for the homes in the absence of the Registered Manager. * Participating in the on-call rota. What you'll bring: * Experience in residential childcare with strong safeguarding knowledge. * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), working towards Level 5. * Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing safe, nurturing environments for children. If you're ready to lead with compassion and expertise, we'd love to hear from you!