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.

• 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)

• 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