Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6)
Salary: £16.00 per hour (highly competitive overall package)
Working Hour: Shifts on a rota, including evenings and weekends (unsociable hours required)
Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour
Number of Sleeps Required: When necessary
Pay Per Sleep: £73 per sleep-in
Service: Children’s Home (Residential)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) (or working towards it)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (with supervisory experience)
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
The Home:
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Type of YPs: EBD
Who we are looking for…
👤 We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of an Ofsted-regulated residential children’s home, and to lead confidently in their absence.
You will:
✅ Support with managing operations, supervising staff, and completing administration
✅ Maintain and check casework records
✅ Play an active role in case conferences, reviews and care planning
✅ Work shifts on a rota, including evenings and weekends
To be considered, you’ll need:
⭐ Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
⭐ Experience in a supervisory capacity
⭐ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) (or working towards it)
🚗 Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months (or willingness to obtain with support)
You’ll also be:
💡 Child-centred and safeguarding-focused
🧠 Confident making key decisions with sound judgement
🧩 Organised with strong administrative skills
💪 Resilient, people-focused, and flexible to the needs of the home
Who you will be working for…
🏡 You’ll be joining a well-established provider with a strong reputation for quality care and education, supported by a high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams. The organisation invests heavily in training and development, with a clear focus on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
Why this Home & Company…
📈 Progression Opportunity: Clear development pathway within the wider group
🎓 Qualification Opportunity: Support provided to obtain required qualifications (where needed)
🎁 Benefits:
Contributory pension
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Sleep-in payments (£73 when necessary)
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer (for new employees)
🌱 Ethos: Delivering the highest quality care and education to enhance life opportunities
🤝 Culture: Commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and investing in staff development
🚫 Sponsorship is not available
How to Apply:
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.
