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: 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 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
Residential Deputy Manager - Children's Home
Company: North Lakes Children's Services
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Salary: Base salary of £32,349.49, with the potential to earn up to £35,606.77 per annum with sleep‑in shifts
Location: Wigton
Specific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation
Benefits:
- Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm).
- Sleep‑in allowance of £62.64 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.
Deputy Manager Children's Home in Banks employer: North Lakes Children
North Lakes Children's Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. With comprehensive training opportunities, a generous benefits package including enhanced pay for overtime and a robust employee assistance programme, staff are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Located in Wigton, the company fosters a culture of teamwork and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and equipped to provide high-quality care.
