Deputy Manager

TN United Kingdom; Crediton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager for their complex care service. This role focuses on supporting children and young people who have faced challenging circumstances, ensuring their safety and well-being through a holistic and trauma-informed approach. You will work alongside a dedicated care team, collaborating with professionals to improve outcomes for the children. With comprehensive training and support, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young individuals. If you are resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced DBS Paid

Free Onsite Parking

Free Meals

Dental Plans

Casual Dress

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Cambian Rewards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in residential children’s care with supervisory experience.
• Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving objectives and managing staff to meet children's needs.
• Coordinate with external agencies for safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Child-Centred Care

Trauma-Informed Approach

Supervisory Skills

Risk Management

Education

Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Tools

Driving License

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Residential Youth Worker – Deputy Manager (Complex Care)

Salary: £14.52 - £15.24 + £30 sleep-in when on shift

What we can offer you as a Deputy Manager at Cambian Group

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian
• Support for qualifications to meet your career development
• Free onsite parking, meals, and benefits such as cycle to work, dental plans, casual dress, pension scheme, car leasing scheme, Cambian rewards with discounts on restaurants and family days out

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in a holistic, child-centred, and trauma-informed way to help them achieve their full potential? We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated Deputy Managers to join our growing complex care service across Hereford and Worcester.

We provide residential care for children and young people who have experienced challenging circumstances and adverse conditions. Join us to work within a confident and experienced care team, collaborating with clinical and educational colleagues to improve outcomes. You will work directly with children who have been victims of exploitation, neglect, and have complex care needs, focusing on rebuilding resilience, managing risks, and creating a safe and bright future. You will also coordinate with external agencies such as social care, police, and other partners to ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.

All youth workers receive comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and supervision to support their roles.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose, deputise in the absence of the registered manager, support and manage staff to meet the needs of children and young people, undertake direct work, manage child protection concerns and complaints, collaborate with other professionals, and provide supervision and support to senior staff in line with standards.

This role may involve working shifts, including some weekends and sleep-ins.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Working towards or holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare
• Current full driving license

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in residential children’s care, including supervisory experience.

At Cambian, we aim to be the provider of the highest quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change lives through passionate, child-centred care, raising expectations, stabilising conditions, and enabling children to achieve their personal best.