Details:
- Salary: £36,036 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wigan Greater Manchester
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Deputy Manager - 2/3 Bedded Children's Residential Complex EBD Home
Location: Wigan, Manchester
Salary: £16.50 to £17 per hour / £36,036 - £37,128 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off
Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join their compassionate and growing team.
About the Role:
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will manage and support a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager closely in the day-to-day running of the home
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required
Requirements:
Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
Previous experience in a senior, team leader or Deputy Manager role within a children's residential setting
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
What's on Offer:
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?
Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.
Good luck!
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