Manager - Children's Residential Care
ARBORVITAE CARE SERVICES LTD
ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£35,000 to £53,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
At Arborvitae Care Services, we’re passionate about transforming young lives. Our mission is simple yet powerful — to offer consistent, compassionate, and expert care to vulnerable young people. As a growing, mission-driven organisation, we believe that every child truly matters, and we work tirelessly to create spaces where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our 2 & 4 bed children’s homes. You’ll help deliver outstanding care, lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance. You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the following legislation: Children’s Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, OFSTED Regulations (REG 40, 44 & 45).
- Assist all staff in day-to-day home management, providing leadership, identifying training needs and opportunities for professional growth
- Implement and adhere to all relevant legislation for Children’s Homes (Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF), driving continuous improvement through knowledge share and education with the team.
- Support all staff to ensure you are all fully compliant with the company’s policies, procedures, legislation and social policy
- Ensuring safeguarding, risk assessments & care plans are up to date
- Work with multi-agency teams, families, and professionals to ensure best practice
- On call duties as and when required to provide safeguarding escalation support
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (E)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children’s Residential Care (or willing to work towards) (E)
- At least 1 year in a deputy/senior role in a children’s residential setting (E)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, Ofsted frameworks & DoLS (E)
- Full UK Driving Licence (E)
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour from a young person, especially those with EBD (E)
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
- Birthday day off
- NHS Cash Plan Top Up
- Life Assurance X3
- Free Blue Light Card
- Clear, career progression with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
- Pension, casual dress & on site parking
- Work in beautifully renovated homes that reflect the standard of care we believe in
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training to enhance your skills
Work Location
The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values growth, creativity, and positive change.
How to apply
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Reed
First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
18 September 2026
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