Children's Home Deputy Manager

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our clients 3-bed EBD home (New Brighton), stepping in for the Registered Manager when necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the lives of children in care while developing professionally with a supportive team.


Offering high-quality training and development opportunities, a strong support network, and excellent benefits, including holiday entitlements that grow with your tenure and access to a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.

• Full-time, permanent, "off-shift", Generally Monday-Friday 9-5 with some flexibility

• £36,050 annually

As the Deputy Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.


• Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments tailored to each child's needs.


• Provide compassionate, practical care to children, fostering their growth and development.


• Build trusting relationships with children, their families, and the wider professional network.


• Lead by example in managing challenging situations and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.


• Support educational, physical, and emotional development, ensuring access to necessary services.


• Supervise and motivate staff, ensuring teamwork and compliance with policies and regulations.


• Take part in on-call duties and occasional shift work.

We are looking for individuals with:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) and at least two years of experience in a residential care setting.


• Experience supervising staff and collaborating effectively with professionals.


• Knowledge of children's rights, adolescent mental health, trauma-informed care, and safeguarding.


• Strong IT and administrative skills, including proficiency in MS Office.


• A full, clean driving license (preferred).


• Willingness to complete Enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.