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An exciting opportunity has arisen for people to join the Board of The Birtenshaw Group, a dynamic and growing organisation which provides care, education and therapy services for disabled children and young adults.

We are looking for additional Board members (Trustees/Non-executive Directors) to support us in our continued development of quality services for those with special educational needs and disability.

No previous experience is necessary, simply a commitment to helping us transform the lives of young people and an ability to work collaboratively with a group of other volunteers and the Chief Executive to agree the strategic vision for the company.

What is required?

The minimum commitment is around 12 to 15 hours per year.

Attendance at four Board meetings and four committee meetings per year. They are usually held as a video call on a Tuesday evening at 5 pm lasting around an hour and a half. Various documents are issued in advance of meeting which may take 30/40 minutes to read.

There is also a strategic planning day once per year in central Manchester, usually in mid-October.

Main responsibilities

To help review reviewing the strategic plan and aims of The Birtenshaw Group
To help ensure our practices are in line with our aims

Who would make a good Trustee/Non-executive Director?

Individuals looking for a challenging yet rewarding voluntary role
Those with a desire to ensure that disabled children and young adults live the best life they can
Those with the ability to build and sustain relationships with others
Those willing to share ideas and explore others people’s point of view during constructive discussion at Board or Committee meetings.

Further details about the role and responsibilities of a Board member can be found in the Trustee Information Pack.

if you would like to apply please complete the application form within the Trustee Information Pack, you may request a Microsoft Word editable application form .

Please do not hesitate to arrange a no-obligation, exploratory discussion with the Chief Executive by calling 01204 304230 or email david.reid@birtenshaw.org.uk

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Deputy Manager - Children's Home

BIRTENSHAW MERSEYSIDE

29,540 per year

Bolton

Full-time

20th February 2026

Listed 4 days ago

Birtenshaw are currently looking to recruit an experienced Children’s Home Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting disabled children. You will be working in a team based in one of our Children's Homes, supporting up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or complex health needs.

We aim to transform the lives of children and young adults we support through our commitment to excellence.

The work is challenging but, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

The Main Duties of the role include:

To manage and supervise a team of support workers / senior support workers.
To deputise for Home managers and Registered Manager’s within one or more home or service within the organisation
To promote the welfare of children, young people and young adults to ensure they are protected from harm
To ensure and demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies in the service you work
To provide a responsive service using appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and company requirements

Hours of work: 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, subject to the needs of the Company. This will include weekends and bank holidays. There is a also a requirement to ‘sleep-in’ from time to time for which you will be notified in advance and an additional payment will be made.

Salary: starting salary will be £29,540 per annum, £33,760 per annum upon completion of probationary period and relevant Level 4 qualification.

Why work for Birtenshaw?

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles.

There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do.

In addition you can expect:

Free Enhanced DBS check
Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
Pay increase on completion of relevant qualification or if already have a relevant qualification upon completion of probationary period
Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £2100 per annum
Enhanced overtime rate
Enhanced pay over Christmas and New Year
30 days holiday including public holidays
Paid-for training and qualifications
Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling (contracted staff)
Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Closing Date: 20/02/2026 at 9am

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Registered Manager - Children's Home

BIRTENSHAW MERSEYSIDE

45,365 per year

Bolton

Full-time

20th February 2026

Listed 2 days ago

Birtenshaw is looking to appoint a Children's Home Registered Manager that is:

Innovative, inspirational and a positive role model to staff teams and young people

…and has:

* worked for at least two years in a children’s home within the last five years.

* worked for at least one year in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home

* experience of direct work with people who have moderate to severe learning disability, and/or autistic spectrum conditions, significant physical impairment and/or complex health needs.

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent or willingness to commence within three months of appointment.

Salary: Starting salary will be £45,365 per annum, increasing to £52,750 upon completion of probationary period and relevant Level 5 qualification

We want the very best people managing our children’s homes, which is why we are offering a generous relocation package to support the right candidate to relocate

Children’s Homes

Birtenshaw Children’s Homes are at the heart of our Children’s Care Services, providing a safe, homely environment for children with a physical disability, complex health needs and a learning disability including Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Located in the Bolton area, our Children’s Homes are ordinary houses, indistinguishable from their neighbours. However inside they are adapted to suit the individual physical and sensory needs of the young people who reside there.

Up to four young people live together in an environment which is based on ordinary life principles. While they are supervised by a dedicated, experienced and well trained staff team, the Children’s Home is the main home of the young people.

Life at the children’s homes is built around positive activity, with staff actively encouraging children and young people to try new experiences and participate in a wide range of sports, activities and interests in the evening and at weekends.

Main duties of the role include:

- To promote the welfare of children and young people and ensure they are protected from harm

- To ensure regulatory compliance under the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Framework for Inspection

- To become the Registered Manager of a designated children’s home following the due process of registration

- To manage and supervise a team of Children’s Support Workers

- To ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies, whilst creating safe, positive, nurturing placements for children and young people

- To provide a responsive service using appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and company requirements

Why work for Birtenshaw?

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles.

There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do.

In addition you can expect:

Pay increase on completion of relevant qualification or if already have a relevant qualification upon completion of probationary period
Up to £8000 relocation package available
34 days holiday including public holidays
Paid-for training and qualifications
Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling (contracted staff)
Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Closing Date: 20/02/2026 at 9am

BIRTENSHAW MERSEYSIDE

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