Locations: CH44 (Wallasey) & CH61 (Wirral)
Salary: £16.25 - £17.78 per hour
Hours: Full-time | Flexible shift patterns including sleep-in nights
Help Build a Brand-New Children's Home
We're looking for experienced and motivated Deputy Managers to join our expanding team at our brand-new children's homes in Wallasey (CH44) and Wirral (CH61).
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the Registered Manager to establish a new home from the ground up, helping to shape its culture, values and standards from day one. You'll play a key leadership role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive while supporting and developing a dedicated team.
As a provider with **nine successful children's homes**, we're proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and provide excellent career opportunities for our colleagues.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
* Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home.
* Lead and motivate the staff team, promoting a positive and child-centred culture.
* Help establish and maintain high standards of care in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
* Lead shifts, oversee care delivery and provide guidance to Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers.
* Support with staff supervision, mentoring and performance management.
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and promote the welfare of every child.
* Assist with care planning, risk assessments, audits and record keeping.
* Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals.
* Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of team members.
* Work towards achieving and maintaining positive Ofsted outcomes.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
* Significant experience working within children's residential care.
* Previous experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or leadership role.
* A strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation and Ofsted requirements.
* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
* A positive, resilient and child-focused approach.
* The ability to inspire, support and develop others.
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-in nights as required.
Essential
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards achieving it.
* Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay of £16.25 - £17.78 per hour
* Private medical insurance after 6 months' service
* Company pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recommend a Friend bonus
* Bonus following positive Ofsted outcomes
* Two additional days of annual leave after two years' service
* Fully supported Level 5 qualification (where applicable)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear career progression, with a proven track record of developing Deputy Managers into Registered Manager positions
* A supportive leadership team that invests in your success
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new from the very beginning. You'll have the chance to influence how the home operates, help build a strong and supportive team, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
If you're an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£16.25 - £17.78 per hour