Job Description

Working Deputy Manager - Wallsend, North Tyneside - Circa 50 - 54k which includes sleep in allowances working a 40 hour per week.

Do you have a strong background in providing high-quality care in children's services? Are you an innovative leader and committed to achieving great outcomes for our children and young people?

We are looking for an experienced Working Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in a established 4 bed Emotional Behavioural Development (EBD) Children's Home following the promotion of the current Deputy Manager that was in post.

Sunbridge Childcare

Ltd

is at an exciting stage of their development offering residential care to children with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our approach is personalised and needs led ensuring that our children and young people are safe and cared for to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Registered Manager in developing a team to provide exceptional support in our Children's Homes.

The appointed person will be responsible for effective day to day running of the residential home in the absence of the Registered Manager, along with supervision of a team of staff and their work allocation, as well as undertaking direct work with children in the residential home when necessary. The role will be split jointly between doing managerial tasks allocated by the Registered Manager and a working Deputy role which will include working some nights shifts which include sleeps and weekend working. Sleep in allowance is 50 per night

Key Responsibilities

To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Procedures and meeting all OFSTED Regulations and Requirements.

To deputise/act up for the Registered Manager in their absence.

To attend Management Meetings and Development Training relevant to the role when required

To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of the young people and ensure that the young people's needs are recognised and met to their full potential where possible, working with the manager and team towards positive outcomes.

To ensure that the home provides an environment that is safe and sensitive to the needs of the young people.

To support the manager and team to ensure that the admission of the young people to the home is welcoming and reflects the expectations of their care plan and their stay complies with the ethos of the company and their care plan.

To support the manager in ensuring care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed by keyworkers.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals involved with the welfare of the young people.

To undertake a dual role of managerial work and complete a working Deputy role undertaken a variation of shifts including sleep overs. To plan, manage and lead shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day.

To ensure all staff maintain confidentiality at all times.

Do you have:

A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential/Health & Social Care working with children in a residential setting, preferably Level 5 Leadership & Management Qualification in residential childcare or commitment to undertake this when in post.

At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory role. Good literacy and numeracy skills with administrative experience in case recording, rota preparation and report writing.

Up to date safeguarding training and a willingness to pursue further training.

Experience in leading a staff team, carrying out supervisions, appraisals and inductions.

Ability to demonstrate good childcare practice in their own direct work and able to mentor staff in good practice.

Good understanding of the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015.

Clean driving licence and ability to drive with young passengers.

This is a regulated activity and a clear Enhanced DBS for working with children is required.

Benefits:

Company Pension Scheme with enhanced employer contribution after 2 years

Life Insurance

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Training Programme

Career development opportunities linked to personal PDP

Support from our Psychologist working across the teams



Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Salary 50K per year - Circa 54K per year including sleep in allowances

Ability to commute/relocate:

North East: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Closing Deadline: 23rd October 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance
Experience:

Residential: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person