Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tameside, OL6 6BH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75781901 |
Summary
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: 18th February 2026
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
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.
Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.
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
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 344 2508 or karen.scase@tameside.gov.uk
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