Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (LD) – Seghill
Provision
3-bed Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people with LD
Location
Seghill
Young People Supported
Children and young people aged 6–17 with learning difficulties
As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager to deliver a safe, stable, nurturing home where young people can thrive. You’ll help lead the staff team, embed high standards of care and safeguarding, and ensure quality is consistent day-to-day.
You’ll also take responsibility for the staff rota (including your own shifts), alongside supporting supervision, practice development, and compliance with regulations and care standards.
Base Salary: £37,800 per annum
Sleeps: Occasionally, sleeps may be required, only if necessary due to on-shift staff being on Annual Leave (AL) or sick. Sleeps are paid at £52 on top of the base salary. A maximum of 4 to 6 sleeps are allowed.
This is an established children’s residential provider with 5–10 homes in the group, offering:
Residential care
Educational support
Therapeutic services
They have a strong Ofsted track record, achieving Good across all provisions, and are continuing to grow across LD, EBD and care leaver services Their ethos is centred on achieving the best outcomes for children through a consistent, nurturing and supportive environment.
This role offers clear progression, including:
Fully funded pathway to Level 5 Leadership and Management
A structured programme of skills development and career progression
Ongoing support working alongside an experienced Registered Manager
Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
Discounted gym memberships
Company pension contribution
Holiday: 270 hours inclusive of public holidays, with additional leave for continuous service
Induction: A comprehensive induction supported by multi-disciplinary professionals, including education specialists, therapists, and assessment leads.
Training: Fully funded development pathway to Level 5, plus ongoing training and development opportunities to support your progression.
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
Experience: Previous experience as a Deputy/Assistant Manager, or Senior Residential Support Worker within residential childcare
Driving Licence: Full, valid UK manual driving licence
Communication: Strong written and verbal English
IT Skills: Confident with IT and willing to develop further
Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, residential childcare legislation, and confidence supervising care teams
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and you’re ready to step into a Deputy Manager role within a supportive, developing organisation, apply today.
Click apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Sam – SGS Care
Phone: 01423 393 019
Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
SGS Care and our client are equal opportunities employers and are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant checks, including an Enhanced DBS (and equivalents where applicable), and professional and personal references.
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.
