Deputy Manager (Children's Residential)

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Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Salary: Up to £40,196 per annum

Full time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, operating on a flexible shift pattern including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleeps per week (included in salary).

Location: Preston, PR2

Ready for your next chapter?

Join Your Chapter – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. We’re searching for an exceptional Registered Home Manager who is ready to lead with compassion, resilience, and innovation.

If you're motivated to make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation’s missions’ statement and values.
• Deputise for the Home Manager in the event that they are on leave or otherwise absent from the home.
• Support and manage the care team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
• Ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
• Offer supervision and support to carers in line with Quality Standards & Regulations and as directed by the Home Manager.
• Promote Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) approach and engage/lead weekly MDT meetings with Clinical and Education services on site.
• Be aware of the aims of the home and work collaboratively with all colleagues to achieve them

What We're Looking For

• 1 years’ relevant supervisory experience
• 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviours, with a minimum of 6 months of these having been at a senior level.
• Experience of acting as appropriate adult.
• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Diploma Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent
• A child-centred individual focused on achieving the best possible outcomes
• Possess a resilient approach, positive demeanour, attitude, and body language

What We Offer

• Career progression with funded professional qualifications
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Pension Scheme with the Peoples pension
• Holidays - 29 days (inclusive of bank holidays) Additional 2 days after 2 years' service and a further 1 day after 5 years' of service
• Mileage allowance
• Staff referral bonus – up to £1,000 (after probation)
• Simply Health cashback scheme (dental, optical, health)
• Free access to well-being and mental health support initiatives
• Free on-site Parking

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our working environment is inclusive, supportive, and free from discrimination.

Apply today and help shape a brighter future – One chapter at a time