At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care for young people.
- Company: Join North Lakes Children's Services, a leader in therapeutic residential care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32349 - 35606 £ per year.
£32,349.49 to £35,606.77 per year, Pension, discount scheme
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Disability Confident
Closing Date
- 11/07/2026
- About this job
- Residential Deputy Manager
- Children's Home Company: North Lakes Children's Services
- Role: Residential Deputy Manager – Children's Home
Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep‑in shifts.
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week – shift pattern on rotation.
Benefits include
- Shift rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, staggered start times from 8am, 12noon, or 2pm (i. e., 8am‑10pm, 12pm‑10pm, or 2pm‑10pm).
- 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.
- 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 4‑bed home in Carlisle.
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 care.
- Maintain strong team communication and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Oversee care quality, staff training, development, and supervision.
- Ensure full 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 induction.
About You
- 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 work well 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 (advantageous).
- Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to support other homes when needed.
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
The company 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 a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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Contact Details:
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