Deputy Manager
- Grantham, Lincolnshire
- £35,000-35,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum + £60 per sleep-in + £2.50/hour overtime
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Service Type: 4-bed Ofsted-registered EBD children’s homeAbout the RoleWe’re partnering with a respected children’s residential care provider to recruit a dedicated Deputy Manager for their 4-bed therapeutic home in Grantham. The home supports young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) through a trauma-informed, child-centred approach.You’ll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of care. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a values-led organisation focused on making a real difference in children’s lives.Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead shifts and supervise a team of Residential Support Workers
- Promote a nurturing, therapeutic environment for young people with complex needs
- Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance at all times
- Assist in rota planning, training delivery, and performance management
- Contribute to care planning, reviews, and inspections
- Maintain strong working relationships with external professionals and families
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (preferred or willing to work towards)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in children’s residential care (at least 1 year as a senior)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Quality Standards
- Must have permanent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Must be 21 or over in line with Ofsted regulations
- Shift pattern: 8am–11pm with sleep-in duties
- Rota: 1-on-2-off or 2-on-4-off (depending on the week)
- Hours: Approx. 173 hours per month
- Sleep-ins: Avg. 8 per month (£60 per night)
- Overtime: Paid at £2.50 per hour above contract
- Private GP access for staff and their families
- Free use of a holiday home in the Peak District
- Access to a national discount and perks platform
- Paid BILD-accredited induction training
- Opportunities for further training and career progression
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Supportive, values-driven culture with emphasis on staff wellbeing
📩 sharissag@snghealthcare.co.uk
📞 02380 118224