Deputy Manager – Red Gables
3 days ago
Deputy Manager – Red Gables (Short Breaks Children's Home)
Salary: Grade 8 : £41,771 - £46,142 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and on-call as required. The home is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Location: Red Gables Short Breaks Children's Home, East Rainton
Closing date
: 30 November 2025
Interview Date
: Week commencing 15 December 2025
Join our Team
We are an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Children's Service, and we're proud to be launching Red Gables, a brand new short breaks children's home for children with disabilities.
Red Gables will provide high quality, trauma informed respite care for children with a range of disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and life limiting conditions.
We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Deputy Manager to help lead this exciting new service.
About the role
As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of Red Gables, leading the team on duty and ensuring the home provides safe, nurturing, and personalised care for children accessing short breaks.
You'll supervise and develop staff, contribute to rota planning, and ensure high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and compliance. You'll also work directly with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- We want you to apply if you:
- Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Are willing and able to undertake a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care & Children & Young People's Services
- Have experience working with children with disabilities in a residential setting
- Are confident in safeguarding, care planning, and supporting staff teams
- Are passionate about trauma informed, child centred care
- Are resilient, organised, and committed to improving outcomes for children
For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Willis, Head of Residential and Care Experienced Services by emailing:
Why work with us?
Make a difference
: Our work matters. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children, families, and our community.
Inclusion:
Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks.
Work-Life Balance
: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support.
Professional Development:
Benefit from comprehensive induction, supervision, and career development.
Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards:
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We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and identify as disabled, care experienced, or a veteran.
Are you ready to make a difference?
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