Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Buxton
Salary: £31,600 - £32,800 per year
Sleep-in Pay: Additional £3,250 - £6,500 per year (£62.64 per sleep-in)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required

The Role:
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home in Buxton. The home provides high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The Deputy Manager will support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring children receive outstanding care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations

• Lead, motivate, and mentor staff

• Oversee rotas, budgets, and Ofsted compliance

• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment

• Build trusting relationships with children and support their personal development

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a residential children's home

• NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

• Sound understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations

• Experience managing rotas and budgets

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Real Living Wage as a minimum

• Sleep-in payments

• Funded training and career progression opportunities

• Full induction and ongoing professional development

• Free meals during shifts

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Pension scheme and life assurance

• Employee discount schemes (retail, entertainment, travel)

• £500 staff referral bonus

• Free enhanced DBS check

• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

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