Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Pudsey, LS28
Salary: £16 per hour + Time & 1/3 for Weekends + £70 per sleep. Take £33,280 + £8,400 = £41,680 inclsuive of sleeps
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Mental Health, age 10 to 17 on Admission
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 Years within a Children’s Residential, ideally EBD or Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent / PAYE
You will have a sound knowledge of and experience in:
✅ Care Plans
✅ Case Management
✅ Staff Supervisions
✅ Actioning Reg 44 Reports
✅ Risk Assessments (Impact risk assessment experience is desirable)
✅ Education Plans
✅ Working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs)
✅ Previous experience as a Key Worker for a Young Person
✅ Understanding policies and legislations such as the 9 Standards, SCIFF, Reg 40, Reg 45
As Deputy Manager, you must lead and manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager. You will support Residential Support Workers (RSWs) and Seniors/Team Leaders to be ambitious for every child and help them achieve their potential. You will ensure the home maintains its high standard of care, resources, and opportunities in line with the home's Statement of Purpose.
This independent organisation operates two homes catering to young people with complex mental health needs.
🚀 Progression Opportunity – Clear career pathways into senior roles.
🎓 Qualification Opportunity – Support with Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare.
💷 Benefits – Competitive salary, enhanced weekend pay, sleep-in pay, and training opportunities.
🧠 Ethos – Holistic, person-centred approach focusing on empowering young individuals.
🤝 Culture – Supportive, therapeutic, and dedicated to high-quality care.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
