Deputy Manager Children complex healthcare

Deputy Manager Children complex healthcare

Employer:

P4 Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Pay:

£31,553 to £32,000 per year, £55 sleep rate and extra hourly rate over contracted hours

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/03/2026

About this job

Deputy Manager

• Children's Residential Home (Healthcare Needs) Location: Warrington, WA2 Salary: £15.17 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week (mix of shifts admin time). We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join a specialist children's residential home in Warrington (WA2) supporting young people with complex healthcare needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior support worker or deputy ready to step into a leadership role within a small, nurturing home.

About the Home

Residential setting for up to 6 children (currently 4 in placement). Focused on supporting children with healthcare and complex needs. A structured, supportive environment with a strong team ethos.

• The Role: As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and compliance.

Your role will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team on the floor
• Contributing to care planning and risk assessments
• Supporting children with their daily routines, healthcare needs, and activities
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
• Assisting with staff supervision, guidance, and development
• Completing admin duties, reports, and documentation
• Acting as a role model for best practice in children's residential care
• This role offers a flexible split between shift work and office/admin responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a children's residential setting
• Full UK driving licence
• Driver essential
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's legislation
• We also welcome candidates with experience in adult learning disabilities or healthcare settings; full training will be provided to support transition into children's services.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, calm, and resilient leader
• Someone confident in managing shifts and supporting staff
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children with complex needs
• Organised, reliable, and committed to high-quality care