Deputy Manager in a Children's Home
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- £38,600 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
📍 Location: Oldham - OL4
🏡 Provision: Children’s Residential Home (Ages 7–17, EBD & Mild Learning Difficulties) - This is a New Home for an Established Provider
⏳ Hours: 48 hours per week, days only, rolling rota (you will manage the rota, including your own shifts) - Sleep will be required
💰 Salary: £38,600 per annum🔹 About the Role
Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager ready to step up and lead a high-quality team?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-led organisation that delivers care, education, and therapy to children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD) .You’ll work closely with an experienced Registered Manager , helping to shape a safe, supportive environment and lead your team in delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people.✅ What We’re Looking For
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
✔ Experience in a Deputy, Assistant Manager or Senior RSW role within residential childcare
✔ Understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and leadership within a care home environment
✔ Full UK Driving Licence (Manual – Essential)
✔ Fluent in English with strong communication and IT skills📌 Key Responsibilities
🔹 Lead and support your team in delivering exceptional, person-centred care
🔹 Support with recruitment, rota management, supervisions, and audits
🔹 Work closely with education and therapeutic professionals to deliver holistic care
🔹 Build strong relationships with children, families, professionals and regulatory bodies
🔹 Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous development🎁 Why Join This Organisation?
🚀 Career Progression Pathway – Fully funded route to Level 5 Leadership & Management and beyond
📚 Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Training – Led by multidisciplinary experts
💰 Health & Wellbeing Benefits – Including discounted gym memberships
🏖️ Generous Annual Leave – 270 hours including public holidays, plus extra leave for long service
🔹 Company Pension Scheme – Supporting your long-term security🏢 About the Organisation
This provider operates between 12 children's homes and offers integrated education, therapeutic, and residential care services . With a strong Ofsted “Good” track record , they’re expanding services to meet the needs of both EBD and LD children and care leavers.💡 The culture is built on compassion, development, and ambition , with a clear focus on positive outcomes and staff support .📩 How to Apply
If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Click ‘Apply’ now or contact us for more details.📞 Call Sam: 01423 393 019
📧 Email:SGS Care and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment practices.