Children's Home Deputy Manager

ORAH Care Ltd – Children’s Residential Services

ORAH Care Ltd provides safe, nurturing, and trauma\-informed homes for children and

young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Our solo\-bedded home in Prescot,

Knowsley allows us to deliver highly individualised care using a PACE\-informed and

therapeutic approach. Our mission is to create environments where young people feel

secure, valued, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.

Salary \& Working Pattern

Salary: £39,840 per annum (inclusive of an agreed number of sleep\-in duties as part of the

rota).

Standard working pattern: 2 on / 4 off, including sleep\-ins.

The annual salary of £39,840 remains payable in full during such periods and will not be

reduced where sleep\-ins are not required.

Two dedicated administration days per month (off the floor) are incorporated within

contracted working hours to support leadership, auditing, and care planning

responsibilities.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to lead and develop

the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You

will support staff development, oversee care planning, and ensure the home operates in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and embed a strong, trauma\-informed culture within a new residential service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day\-to\-day leadership of the home


• Lead shifts and provide management oversight where required


• Embed PACE and trauma\-informed approaches into daily practice


• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies


• Monitor and audit records to ensure high\-quality documentation


• Support supervision, performance management, and staff development


• Liaise effectively with external professionals and stakeholders


• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed and concerns escalated

appropriately

• Participate in the management on\-call rota to provide out\-of\-hours support and

decision\-making. On\-call duties are paid in accordance with the organisation’s pay

structure.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)


• Experience in a senior or leadership role within children’s residential care


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations


• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team


• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

What We Offer

• £39,840 annual salary inclusive of sleep\-in allowance


• 2 on / 4 off rota supporting work\-life balance

5pm)

• Two integrated administration days per month


• Funded Level 5 qualification (if required)


• Ongoing professional development and trauma\-informed training


• Structured supervision and supportive leadership


• The opportunity to shape and develop a new residential service

Safeguarding \& Diversity Commitment

ORAH Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for both our staff and the children we support.

Registration Status

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand\-new home at the beginning of its journey. ORAH Care Ltd is currently in the final stages of Ofsted registration. Start dates will be confirmed following regulatory approval.

Right to Work in the UK

ORAH Care Ltd is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. In line with Home Office requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,840\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension

Experience:

• Senior Experience Within a Children's Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3/4 In residential childcare (required)


• Full UK Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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