Join Our Team as a Residential Deputy Manager!

Company: North Lakes Children’s Services

Role: Residential Deputy Manager - Children’s Home

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep-in shifts

Location: Carlisle

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation

Why Join Us?

At North Lakes Children’s Services, we provide therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. We are looking for a passionate and qualified Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team at our 4-bed home in Carlisle. If you have an inspiring leadership style and a commitment to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care that meets our Statement of Purpose.
• Maintain strong team communication and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee care quality, staff training, development, and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor the condition and safety of the home, equipment, and furnishings.
• Assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and accurate record-keeping.
• Promote equality, diversity, and child protection throughout the home.
• Lead on quality assurance and continuous service improvement.
• Provide effective team leadership, supervision, and appraisals.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support new staff through their induction process.

What We’re Looking For:

• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate within a small team.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).
• Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to support other homes when needed.

Working Conditions & Benefits:

• Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times (8am, 12 noon, or 2pm).
• Sleep-in allowance of £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year).
• 6 weeks’ annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount scheme with major retailers.
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced pay for overtime, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive annual training, including Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory & Child Development.

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at North Lakes Children’s Services!