Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

About the role

We are seeking a confident and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the day‑to‑day running of two new specialist children’s residential homes in Preston and Leyland. You will help create safe, nurturing environments for young people with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioural difficulties, while deputising for the Registered Manager when required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated care team to deliver outstanding support.
• Act as a role model, mentor and source of support for staff, encouraging professional development.
• Champion young people as a key worker, safeguarding their wellbeing and supporting them to reach their potential.
• Contribute to care planning, audits and processes to maintain Ofsted compliance.
• Create a safe, structured, therapeutic home environment.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and ensure smooth operational continuity.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in residential children’s care or a related social‑care setting.
• Ability to work flexibly on a rolling rota, including sleep‑ins.
• Commitment to high standards of care, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £41,500 per annum.
• £55 paid per sleep‑in (approximately 12 per month).
• Annual leave that increases with service up to five years.
• Average 39.2 hours per week on a 5‑week rolling rota (2 days on, 3 days off).
• Opportunity to shape and develop new specialist services from the ground up.