Deputy Manager

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.

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

• 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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