Children's Deputy Manager
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £36,234 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SK2 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Children's Home Deputy Manager - NO SLEEP INS!
Salary: £16.50 per hour (approximately £36,234 per annum) + bonus structure
Location: Stockport, SK2
Home Size: 2-Bed EBD Children's Home
Salary & Benefits
• £16.50 per hour, equating to approximately £36,234 per annum
• Additional bonus structure in place
• 3 on, 3 off shift pattern
• Day shifts from 10am to 10pm
• No sleep-in duties
• Established 2-bed EBD children's home
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience within a children's residential care setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare regulations
• Leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate a staff team
• Good communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• A proactive approach to maintaining and improving standards of care
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the established 2-bed EBD home
• Help maintain and improve the quality of care provided within the service
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff
• Support staff development, training and effective team working
• Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care tailored to their individual needs
• Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are recorded, reported and escalated appropriately
• Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance processes
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Work collaboratively with the senior management team to promote positive outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the ongoing development of the home
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to
t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.