Deputy Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus £500

Refer a friend bonus £1000

Paid induction

Career development with specialist培训

24/7 support

Job summary

ACAD is seeking a Deputy Care Manager for Castle Douglas, Dumfries. Salary £40,019 per annum, maternity cover up to 12 months. Full UK driving license and HNC/SVQ4 in Health and Social Care required.

The role involves supporting the Home Manager, maintaining a warm home for young people, and ensuring accurate records through electronic care systems such as ClearCare. DBS/PVG checks are required. New staff receive a £500 welcome bonus, a £1000 referral bonus, and a paid induction, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: HNC/SVQ4 in Health and Social care.
• Previous management experience in the social care sector.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in the daily running of the home.
• Create a warm, homely environment and help with daily activities and paperwork.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support to young people.
• Plan and attend meetings with families and social workers.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Education

HNC/SVQ4 in Health and Social care

Job description

Deputy Care Manager

Location: Castle Douglas, Dumfries

Pay: £40,019 per annum

Maternity Cover - Up to but not exceeding 12 months.

Required: Full UK driving license and HNC / SVQ4 in Health and Social care, Childcare and Education

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At ACAD, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Deputy Manager, based within Castle Douglas, every moment you spend with our young people 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 Manager you will the Home Manager in the daily running of the home.

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with daily activities and paperwork.

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.

Plan and attend important meetings with Families and Social Workers

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

Torrs is made up of 5 individual homes, which are registered to support 9 young people. We focus on activities that promote the health and wellbeing of our young people, guiding them through the next stages in their life and being a safe space for them to express themselves.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Previous Management experience in the Social Care sector

Necessary qualifications (HNC//SVQ4)

Why Join Us?

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1000 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Full-time contract + Paid Induction
• Career development with specialist training
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.