Job Description

Deputy Care Home Manager - Children's Residential Home (Ofsted)

Location: Preston
Salary: 35,500 - 36,500 per year
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Please note: UK Right to Work required - sponsorship is not available

Make a difference every day - lead a team that helps children build brighter futures.

At Embrace Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they feel valued, understood, and supported to thrive. We're now looking for a Deputy Care Manager to join our team in Preston, supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioural needs.

If you're passionate about high-quality care and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is an opportunity to shape lives, support dedicated colleagues, and play a key part in creating a positive, stable environment where children can flourish.

What you'll be doing:

Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our Ofsted-registered home Lead, coach and motivate a dedicated team of support workers Champion person-centred care and high standards in safeguarding, behaviour support, and care planning Build trusted relationships with families, professionals and external agencies Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and ensure full regulatory compliance Create a safe, positive home where children can grow in confidence and independence

About you:

Experience as a Deputy Manager or Manager in an Ofsted-regulated children's home Passionate about delivering person-centred care and achieving the best outcomes Confident leader with strong communication and mentoring skills Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management - Residential Childcare (or working towards it)

What we offer:

Competitive salary: 35,500 - 36,500 per year Annual pay reviews and loyalty bonuses (earn up to 32,000 over 10 years) Healthcare support including: 320 per year for dental care 70 per year for eye care 160 per year for physiotherapy Free meals on shift and on-site parking Annual Awards Ceremony - over 10,000 in prizes Leadership training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support Refer-a-Friend bonus - 1,000 per successful hire
At Embrace Care, we don't just provide care - we build a place where children feel safe, supported and valued. If you're ready to use your experience to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start shaping brighter futures.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,500.00-36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you working in the UK on a Skilled, Student, Graduate or Dependant Visa )Please state: Do you have experience of working within a Ofsted children's regulated home? (Please state, Yes or No)
Experience:

Senior/Deputy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person