Deputy Shift Manager – Children’s Residential Care Home
At Parallel Care Solutions, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported as they grow. We are looking for a Deputy Shift Manager to help lead our children’s residential home, someone who can combine leadership with warmth, guidance, and care.
This role is more than management. It’s about creating a therapeutic environment where children can heal, build trust, and develop the confidence to thrive. You will support the Registered Manager, guide the staff team, and be actively involved in day-to-day life in the home.
Your Role Will Involve: Supporting and developing staff to provide nurturing, therapeutic care Building trusting relationships with children through presence and consistency Leading by example, working shifts alongside the team, including regular sleep-ins Ensuring our home remains safe, warm, and compliant with care standards
What We Offer Ongoing training, with support towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management
A supportive, reflective team culture where your voice matters
The chance to make a genuine difference, every day
Work Pattern is usually a minimum of,
* 6 shifts per month with regular sleep-in expectations
* 4 office days per month
What We’re Looking For: Experience in children’s residential care A therapeutic, relationship-focused approach Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge Resilience, empathy, and a passion for nurturing children
If you believe in therapeutic care and want to help children build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Parallel Care Solutions, where healing and hope grow every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Children Care home: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification:
Level 3 working with children and young people (required) Work Location: In person
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