Deputy Manager
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,600 to £38,600 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leigh, M28 0SU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Manager
2 Bedded Children's EBD Home (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties)
Location: Manchester (Walkden)
Salary: £38,600 per annum plus sleeps
Join Our Client in a role where your leadership makes a real difference. Hiring for a reputed client, this is an opportunity to help create a warm, homely environment in a 2-bedded EBD home-supporting children with physical, social and emotional care that exceeds expectations.
What you'll be doing:
- Work closely with the Registered Manager to plan, organise and manage the home day to day
- Support the preparation, delivery and review of individual care plans to encourage positive life skills and growth
- Help ensure smooth admissions for new children, in line with policies and procedures
- Lead by example-guiding and supporting Senior and Residential Practitioners so the home runs confidently and safely
- Maintain robust staffing levels and effective communication across the team
- Identify training needs and help ensure the team's skills match the needs of the home
- Help manage risks and uphold health, safety and welfare requirements (including fire safety precautions)
- Take overall management responsibility when the Registered Manager is absent, ensuring continuity of care
- Support new staff induction alongside the Registered Manager
- Be available for on-call duties for advice and support during emergencies
- Build strong relationships with referring agencies and contribute to vacancy support
- Attend meetings, reviews and case conferences as required, working alongside social services and other professionals
What you'll bring:
- Confidence leading a team and supporting others with clarity, guidance and encouragement
- A genuine commitment to empowering individuality, independence and communication for children
- Strong organisation and the ability to coordinate resources to keep standards high
- Good judgement and a calm approach to safety, well being and decision-making
- A collaborative mindset-comfortable working with a wider network of professionals
- Availability for a 40-48 hour week with flexibility to cover shifts as needed
Additional information:
- A relevant qualification (such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care) is essential
- Enhanced (Adults and Children's) DBS is desirable
- Full UK driving license required
If you're ready to support a caring team and help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step with Our Client in Manchester.
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