Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Manager to join our team.

Location (Pre-Registration): Salford, Greater Manchester

Location (Post-Registration): Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: 33,000 (Pre-registration) rising to 50,000 (Post-registration)

Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays

About Us

We are an expanding Care Provider operating supported accommodation homes across the Northwest. As we prepare to launch our new 2-bed Ofsted-registered EBD children's home in Huddersfield, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager position post-registration.

Role Overview

Pre-Registration Phase (Service Manager Duties)

Base Location

: Salford

Hours

: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 6.30pm)

You will:

Operate as Service Manager across our 5 supported accommodation homes. Work closely with the Responsible Individual and team leads to ensure day-to-day operational oversight. Lead and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. Ensure quality assurance systems are in place and align with Ofsted expectations. Attend multi-agency meetings, contribute to placement planning, and support with regulatory readiness.

Post-Registration Phase (Registered Manager Duties)

Base Location

: Huddersfield

Hours

: 40 hours per week (flexible rota including weekends/evenings as required)

Upon successful Ofsted registration:

You will take on full responsibility for the operational running of the 2-bed EBD children's home. Manage a team of residential care staff, ensuring consistent, safe, therapeutic, and child-centred care. Lead on care planning, safeguarding, team development, supervision, rota management, and staff recruitment. Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and trauma-informed care.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate individual who is ready to contribute positively to our team as we strive for excellence in all that we do.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 33,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

children's Residential care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CLH090

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 33,200.93-56,028.67 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay Loyalty bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CLH91
Expected start date: 11/08/2025