Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential (2-bed)

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services (2-bed) | Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)

Are you a strong Senior or Deputy looking for a home where you can step into real responsibility, help shape a new service from day one, and work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and an exceptional Responsible Individual who will genuinely back you?

Job overview

Job title : Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Location : Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)

Salary : £33,150 per annum

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Sleep-ins : £62 per sleep, typically 6 to 8 sleeps per month

Employment type : Permanent

Service : Ofsted-regulated children’s home

The home

A new 2-bed provision with a strong focus on consistency, structure, and therapeutic practice. Staffing will typically operate at 2 : 1, or in line with assessed need.

Who we are looking for

• Has experience in children’s residential care, ideally as a Senior or Team Leader
• Can support day-to-day running of the home, ensuring excellent standards of care
• Understands safeguarding, regulations, and good practice expectations within children’s homes
• Le by example, supporting staff performance, development, and wellbeing
• Is organised, consistent, and confident in managing routines, boundaries, and behaviour support
• Works well with multi-agency professionals and contributes to care planning and outcomes

Key responsibilities

Essential requirements

Who you will be working for

A small, ambitious, values-led children’s residential care provider growing sustainably to a maximum of six homes. The organisation prioritises trust, safety, consistency, and staff wellbeing, and is committed to building a culture where staff feel supported, listened to, and empowered.

Why this role

Development and support

Strong leadership support from an experienced Registered Manager and RI

Ongoing CPD, specialist training, and coaching

Benefits

How to apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to be part of a stable, child-centred service, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For a confidential conversation, email job@sgscare.co.uk

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