Deputy Manager

Deputy Residential Manger

Location: Green Lane, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2TL
Salary:£38,850.00- £49,350 per annum (DOE)| 40 hr/week | Permanent

About Green Lane
Green Lane is looking for a support worker to join our newly formed care team supporting young people aged 8-18 with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Nestled within a quiet residential area that offers a harmonious blend of community integration and privacy., this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people—helping them to build independence, stability, and confidence for the future.

Requirements:

• DipSW, CQSW, NVQ 3/4/5 in Working with Young People / adult Management or a willingness to work towards this.
• Proven experience at Senior level in a Residential Home for adults/young people
• Able to demonstrate advanced practice skills and experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of CQC fundamental working standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the National Care Standards, Care Act and Regulations.
• Good attention to detail and work to high standards.
• Work using own initiative, taking full ownership.
• Ability to develop and encourage professional growth in others.

As a Deputy Residential Manager you will:

• Co-ordinate and monitor staffing levels within the home to ensure that individual need is met.
• Assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that there is an appropriate Statement of Purpose for the home and that this document is updated on a regular basis.
• Organise, deliver and co-ordinate induction, supervision, appraisal and support to individual staff.
• Assist the Registered Manager in providing operational management of the staff team and to deploy staff resources in order that key objectives are fulfilled.
• Ensure that the standards within the home are maintained and developed in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment paying particular attention to Health and Safety legislation and environmental health needs.
• To work proactively with monitoring bodies to ensure that services are developing beyond the set standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fulfilling, long-term career.
• Fully funded professional training (Level 3/4 Health & Social Care, Therapeutic Childcare degree).
• Clear career progression routes into senior roles.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing career development, wellness support, and on-the-job training.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help young people thrive—and feel you have the compassion, resilience, and interpersonal skills to make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.