Deputy Manager

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (until 04/04/2027 or on return of the current post holder)

Contract Reason: Maternity Cover

Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 37 - £48,226

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Children's Home, Dukinfield

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.

Children Services are looking to appoint a Deputy Manager to work within one of our Residential Children's Homes.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team proving care and support to children and young people with additional needs arising from their disability.

You will be part of a team caring for children and young people in a residential setting, providing high standards of childcare in a stable and relaxed environment.

We believe children who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives and have the same experiences for social inclusion as all children. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities through the provision of high quality services in partnership with the children, their families, carers and other professionals.

You will assist the Registered Manager of the home in the management and supervision of staff and leading the team to ensure that the core functions of the home are carried out effectively and in accordance with legislation, regulations, guidance, standards and local procedures and priorities. You will also contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of a high quality service.

You must have a professional approach and an understanding of the needs of people who have disabilities.

You must be proactive, highly motivated, organised and can work as part of a team. A good level of IT competence is needed to work with Children’s records, databases, spreadsheets and word processing tasks daily.

You need to demonstrate the ability to communicate with colleagues, wider professionals involved in the young people’s lives, children, young people and their families/carers.

You will be expected to participate in the development and continual improvement of this part of the service.

You must feel able to work in a child centred environment which at times can be challenging.

About You

You should be organized and a team player.

Knowledge of residential children services and experience of managing teams within Children Services.

You should be educated to a good general standard of education

Professional or vocational qualification required for service area (DipSW, NVQ Level 3/5 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and Family Support, Nursing qualification, RNLD).

Management qualification (MBA, DMS, NVQ Level 4, Care Management)

Level 5 Diploma in leadership and management for residential childcare *

* (the successful candidate will have three years from commencing the role to complete the qualification in-service if they do not already hold the qualification when appointed)

About Us

Hear from Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services

“When I first joined the council at the beginning of 2025 I was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of my colleagues.

“The reason why I came to Tameside was because I knew we could do fantastic things for our families here.

“Whilst we’re currently a children’s service on a significant improvement journey, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is already making a difference for our children.

“I know from the feedback from our Commissioner, Ofsted and our Strategic Improvement Partner, that families are seeing and feeling the impact of the thoughtful and compassionate support delivered by our workforce.

“We know that if we keep children at the centre of our thinking and our actions, we will create meaningful change for them that lasts.

“We are also growing and investing in our future. We have a range of specialist services for children, giving social workers quick access to expert help that makes complex decisions easier and supports better outcomes. Our Social Work Academy is led by people who bring passion to learning. We are strengthening our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have invested in innovation and improvement so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.

“Together, we are creating a proud, inclusive, and safe environment where great practice can truly flourish. And I feel incredibly privileged to lead this journey alongside such dedicated colleagues.

“Be a part of something great, be a part of our improvement journey and join us at Team Tameside.”

Our Heart of Support Practice Approach

At Tameside, we believe in:

• Compassion understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
• Curiosity asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
• Collaboration working together across services to deliver joined-up support.
• Conversation listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
• Courage leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 344 2508 or karen.scase@tameside.gov.uk