About this role
North Lakes Children’s Services Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home Contract: Full Time, Permanent Base Salary: £32,349.49 per annum Potential Earnings: Up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep-in shifts Location: Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation
Benefits
Shift rotation: two days on, two days off, with staggered start times ranging from 08:00, 12:00 or 14:00 (i.e. 08:00-22:00, 12:00-22:00 or 14:00-22:00)£62.50 per sleep-in (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)Six weeks’ annual leaveCompany pensionEmployee Discount Scheme with major retailersWellbeing support via our Employee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced pay for overtime, Christmas Day and New Year’s DayCareer progression opportunitiesComprehensive annual training, including Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Attachment Theory and Child Development About the Role
North Lakes Children’s Services provides therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence and essential life skills.
We now have a Deputy Manager opportunity at our four-bed home in Brampton. If you’re a qualified and experienced Children’s Home Deputy Manager with an approachable, inspiring leadership style, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Duties
Support the Registered Manager to ensure the home meets its Statement of Purpose and delivers high-quality careMaintain strong team communication and ensure policies and procedures are followedOversee care quality, staff training, development and supervisionEnsure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory standardsMonitor the condition and safety of the home, equipment and furnishingsAssist with budgeting, financial oversight and accurate record-keepingPromote equality, diversity and child protection throughout the homeLead on quality assurance and continuous service improvementProvide effective team leadership, supervision and appraisalsMaintain confidentiality at all timesSupport new staff through induction About You
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in careLevel 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Excellent communication and listening skillsWillingness to learn and work well within a small teamFull UK driving licence and ability to support other homes when needed Desirable
Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, social care, residential work, or youth work North Lakes Children’s Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
North Lakes Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by North Lakes Children’s Services.