Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Children's Home Deputy Manager (Preston, PR3)

We're recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted-regulated children's home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is a strong step-up opportunity for an established Senior/Team Leader (1+ year in a senior role) who is ready to move into Deputy level, with clear progression and funded qualifications.

Key details

• Location: Preston, PR3
• Service: Children's Residential Home (EBD)
• Beds: 3-bed home (currently 1 young person in placement; beds recently increased with Ofsted approval)
• Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off rolling pattern, 10am-10pm (no sleep-ins)
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Driving: Must be a driver

Pay and earning potential

• Earning Potential: Up to £40,000 per annum
• Base Salary: £35,200
• Performance Bonus: Up to £4,800 per annum

On-call requirement

• Frequency: 1 in 4 (shared between Managers and Deputies)
• Hours: 5pm-9am
• Payment: £50 per on-call shift

Who we're looking for

You will be an emotionally resilient, values-led leader with a strong understanding of EBD and trauma-informed care, confident supporting a team to deliver safe, consistent, child-centred practice.

Essential criteria

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or actively working towards)
• Experience working in an Ofsted-registered children's home within the last 2 years
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
• Confident supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance
• Full UK driving licence

Experience

We're open to candidates who have spent 1+ year in a Senior/Team Leader role and are ready to step up.

What you'll get

• Strong senior leadership support
• Paid qualification (Level 5 Leadership & Management)
• Career progression pathway, with future Registered Manager opportunities as the organisation expands
• Company vehicle available for work use
• Free or discounted meals during shifts
• Pension scheme
• Casual dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support

Important notes

Sponsorship is not available.

Candidates with only CQC experience (and no experience within an Ofsted-registered children's home) will not be considered.

How to apply or refer a candidate

If you'd like to apply, or if you have a suitable candidate to put forward, please get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Please let me and Ryan know if you have any candidates suitable for this role.