Deputy Manager

Caretech Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid for by Cambian

Free onsite parking, meals and other福利

Pension scheme

Cambian rewards: discounts

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for Residential Youth Care (Complex Care) in Hereford. The role involves assisting the manager, deputising when needed, and guiding staff to meet the needs of children and young people with complex care requirements.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team with safeguarding focus, collaborate with external agencies, and lead supervision of staff in line with standards and regulations. Sleep-ins may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma leadership and management residential childcare.
• Current full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in achieving aims and objectives and deputise in absence of the registered manager.
• Support and manage staff to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
• Be the responsible person for managing child protection concerns and complaints; work with other professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 5 Diploma leadership and management residential childcare

Current full driving license

Job description

Residential Youth Worker – Deputy Manager (Complex Care)

Deputy Manager - £15.79 - £16 + £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
• Opportunity to be supported on qualifications to meet your career development
• Free onsite parking, meals and other benefits such as casual dress, pension scheme, Cambian rewards full of discounted restaurants and days out for the family!

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in a holistic child centred and trauma-informed way to support young children to achieve their full potential? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated Deputy managers to join our growing complex care service across the Hereford and Worcester region.

We provide residential care for children and young people who have experienced some of life’s most challenging circumstances and adverse conditions. Through joining us you will work within a confident and experienced care team. Working closely with our clinical and educational colleagues to improve outcomes for our children. Working within this multi-disciplinary team you will work directly with children who have been victims of exploitation, neglect and have complex care needs with a focus on rebuilding resilience, working around managing risks and creating a safe and bright future for when they move on into the next stage of their journey. You will also work closely with external agencies such as social care, local police and other partners to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children.

All of our staff are fully supported to excel in their roles and are given a comprehensive induction into the company, which is then supported with quality ongoing training and supervision.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose. To deputise in the absence of the registered manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

This role may include working on shift with some weekends and sleep‑ins.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Working towards or holds a level 5 Diploma leadership and management residential childcare
• Current full driving license

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in Residential children’s Care which includes supervisory experience

At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people’s lives through our passionate care and child centred approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best.