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
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
