Deputy Home Manager

CURO GROUP (ALBION) LIMITED; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Hereford is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support young people with daily routines and create a nurturing environment. You will lead shifts, provide emotional support, and engage in activities to help children thrive. The ideal candidate holds a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and has two years of experience. This role requires a warm and patient individual committed to the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working experience in a residential setting.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines.
• Create a warm, homely environment.
• Lead shifts and deputise for the home manager.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities.

Skills

Listening

Patience

Relationship building

Encouragement

Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

At Cambian Group, you're not just working - you're shaping futures. As a Deputy Home Manager based within West Midlands, every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You'll Do

• As a Deputy Home Manager you will support young people with their daily routines; getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Lead shift and deputise home manager.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where you'll do it

The home is in a rural setting with a great outside space to play and run around. The home is furnished to a high standard and each child\'s bedroom is decorated in their chosen style.

The young people we support all have complex needs and a history of adverse childhood experiences. Each child has an individualise support plan so their specific needs can be met by the team around them.

We have an experienced senior team who lead and guide the shift each day. We have monthly team meetings to discuss how we are meeting the needs and challenges of each child and supporting each other to manage behaviours and ensure each child makes appropriate progress. Supervision at least monthly and we have upskilling delivered by the regional mental health practitioner each month to develop the teams knowledge and skills.

Who You Are

• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
• Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting.
• Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.