Deputy Care Home Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£36,500 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Leadership Safeguarding Care Planning Communication Ofsted Compliance Residential Care Management Childcare

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Deputy Care Home Manager – Children’s Residential (Ofsted)

£35,500 to £36,500 per year

Preston

Full-time, permanent

UK right-to-work required – no sponsorship available

What you’ll be responsible for

- Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership of an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential home

- Leading, coaching and supporting Support Workers on shift

- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and behaviour support

- Supporting Ofsted compliance, inspections and quality assurance processes

- Building positive relationships with families, professionals and external partners

- Creating a safe, stable, therapeutic and nurturing environment for children and young people

What you’ll need

- Experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker or Manager in an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential home

- Strong understanding of safeguarding, children’s residential care and regulatory standards

- Confident leadership, communication and shift-leading skills

- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards it

- A values-led approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

What you’ll receive

- £35,500 to £36,500 per year

- Permanent full-time role

- Annual pay reviews

- Healthcare support including dental, eye care and physiotherapy

- Free on-site parking

- Leadership training and development opportunities

- Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes

- Employee Assistance Programme

- £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

Why [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a growing specialist provider with strong leadership support, excellent retention and a clear focus on high-quality children’s residential care. Our Deputy Care Home Managers are developed, trusted and supported to progress, with opportunities to grow into Registered Manager roles.

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