About us

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children and young people. In Warrington, all our children’s homes are Ofsted rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be the Deputy Manager of our new children’s home.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader who shares our passion for supporting our most vulnerable children.

The home will consist of a registered homes manager, one deputy manager, a team of residential care workers and wake night staff.

The home will also have a move on property on site to transition children from the home into semi-independent living.

The successful candidate will benefit from Warrington’s councils’ employees support and rewards program, competitive rates of pay. They will also be part of a group of 7 experienced registered managers and 8 deputy managers in the authority that meet regularly with the service manager to share best practice.

In Warrington we always put children first. Our children in care services were rated as OUTSTANDING in 2024 so come and join us as we continue to develop and improve our services even further!

The role

To assist the Registered Manager in the overall running of the homes, In line with the requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards, any other relevant legislation and Warrington Borough Council’s Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will support in the supervision of staff and have the opportunity to be on a paid-on call rota supporting the residential estate out of hours.

You will be expected to work 37 hours a week Monday to Sunday on rota basis with the expectation of completing sleep in duties supporting the children and young people in within the service.

You will also benefit from 20% enhancements Monday to Friday 7pm to 11pm and 30% enhancements from 7pm to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. We offer a substantial training package and are committed to supporting development and progress. We are in easily commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. We have a car leasing scheme (salary sacrifice) and rail ticket scheme available for our employees. When established within the role we will support you in the completion of a Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management.

What's needed?

Please see attached Job specification

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

The closing date for this post will be Friday 31 January 2025 interviews will take place on the Thursday 06 February 2025.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer