Senior Support Worker / Deputy Manager (Children's Home)

Job description

Senior Support Worker / Deputy (Shift-Based)Location: Manchester (M19)Hourly Rate:

Senior: £14 p/h ( approx. £35,178 per year )

Deputy: £15–£16 p/h ( approx. £37,258 – £39,338 per year )Sleep-ins: £50 per sleepShift Pattern: 2 on / 4 offService Type: Solo Children's Home (15-year-old) + occasional support to other homes

We are supporting a well-established children's residential provider in Manchester who is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy to join their solo placement home in the M19 area.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a nurturing, stable organisation with strong leadership and a supportive Home Manager.

About the RoleWorking within a solo children's home supporting a 15-year-old , you will provide consistent, trauma-informed support and strong leadership on shift. You will also assist at their other homes occasionally when needed.

This is a shift-based role (not Monday–Friday) and is ideal for:

An experienced Senior Support Worker

A Deputy Manager who prefers shift-based working

Key Responsibilities

Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment

Deliver high-quality, child-centred, trauma-informed care

Support with documentation, care planning, and safeguardingMentor and guide junior staff to maintain best practice

Oversee behavioural support, incident reporting, and compliance

Work closely with the Home Manager, professionals, and external agencies

Provide support to nearby homes when required

Participate fully in the 2 on / 4 off rota and sleep-ins

RequirementsTo be considered, applicants must:

Have worked in a children's residential home within the last 2 years

Be an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy

Be working towards or already hold a Children's Residential qualification (Level 3+)

Be knowledgeable in Ofsted requirements and regulatory compliance

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle

Be able to work a 2 on / 4 off shift rotation

Female preferred , though male applicants will be considered

Whats on Offer

£14 p/h Senior (approx. £35,178 per year)

£15–£16 p/h Deputy (approx. £37,258 – £39,338 per year)

£50 per sleep-in

Strong management support and a stable provider

Ongoing training and career development

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a young person's life

Warm, positive working culture

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English