Location: Preston, LancashireSalary: Up to £40,000 per year (37.5 hours per week)

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected client for a Deputy Manager to join their team in a 2-3 bedded children's residential home, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD) and mild to moderate Learning Disabilities (LD).

Benefits Include:

• Achievable bonus of up to £5,000 (£3,500 for a 'Good’ Ofsted rating).
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £400 reward.
• Employee of the Season - receive a full day of annual leave.
• Employee of the Year - £500 cash bonus plus a full day of annual leave.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Bereavement Leave.
• Loyalty Bonus for length of service.

About the Role:As the Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care and support services for young people with complex needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a warm, nurturing environment tailored to the needs of the young people.
• Ensuring the home operates in compliance with Ofsted standards, policies, and regulations.
• Developing and implementing care plans to meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of young people.
• Leading on strategies to manage challenging behaviors and promote safeguarding.
• Managing staff performance, providing supervision, and ensuring access to training and development.
• Overseeing budgets, staffing, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home.

About You:To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Essential qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) and NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• Significant experience working in a residential setting with young people who display challenging behaviors.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively, ensuring high standards of care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and experience working with external agencies.
• A full driving licence and willingness to use your own vehicle when required.

Key Skills & Behaviors:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, empathetic, and flexible approach.
• Ability to manage budgets and handle administrative responsibilities.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to step into a rewarding role where you can directly impact young people's lives while enjoying great benefits and career development opportunities.

Apply today to make a real difference in young people's lives!

P4 Recruitment is managing this vacancy on behalf of our client. The client’s name will not be disclosed at this stage.