We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a strong step-up opportunity for an established Senior/Team Leader (1+ year in a senior role) who is ready to move into Deputy level, with clear progression and funded qualifications.
Location: Preston, PR3
Service: Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Beds: 3-bed home (currently 1 young person in placement; beds recently increased with Ofsted approval)
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off rolling pattern, 10am–10pm (no sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Permanent
Driving: Must be a driver
Earning Potential: Up to £40,000 per annum
Base Salary: £35,200
Performance Bonus: Up to £4,800 per annum
There is a requirement to take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Frequency: 1 in 4 (shared between Managers and Deputies)
Hours: 5pm–9am
Payment: £50 per on-call shift
You will be an emotionally resilient, values-led leader with a strong understanding of EBD and trauma-informed care, confident supporting a team to deliver safe, consistent, child-centred practice.
Essential criteria
Level 3 or Level 4 qualified (or actively working towards)
Experience working in an Ofsted-registered children’s home within the last 2 years
Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
Confident supporting Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance
Full UK driving licence
Experience
We’re open to candidates who have spent 1+ year in a Senior/Team Leader role and are ready to step up.
Strong senior leadership support
Paid qualification (Level 5 Leadership & Management)
Career progression pathway, with future Registered Manager opportunities as the organisation expands
Company vehicle available for work use
Free or discounted meals during shifts
Pension scheme
Casual dress code
Free on-site parking
Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Sponsorship is not available.
Candidates with only CQC experience (and no experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s home) will not be considered.
If you’d like to apply, or if you have a suitable candidate to put forward, please get in touch for a confidential chat.
Email: job@sgscare.co.uk
Please let me and Ryan know if you have any candidates suitable for this role.
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.
