Deputy Manager

Cambian Group; Minsterley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking a Deputy Manager for its residential facility. This role involves supporting the Manager in achieving objectives, managing staff, and ensuring a safe environment for young people aged 8-18. Candidates should have an NVQ 3 in caring for children and young people and supervisory experience in a residential setting. The position requires excellent organizational skills and a full UK driving licence, along with a commitment to safeguarding young people.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of Ofsted framework and relevant legislation.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives.
• Support and manage staff to meet children's needs.
• Depute in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Ensure adequate staffing and appropriate resource allocation.

Skills

Team-building

Management skills

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate and enthuse staff

Education

NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Residential Children's Worker - Deputy Manager (CSE)

Location: Wem

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian Group, you're not just working – you're shaping futures. As Deputy Manager, you help provide a safe, valued, and supported environment for young people aged 8‑18. Your everyday interactions build trust, shape lives, and create breakthroughs that make the work truly meaningful.

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 staff so they can meet the needs of the children; to undertake direct work with children as appropriate; to be the responsible person for managing child‑protection concerns and complaints; to work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes; to offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that each young person has an allocated key worker.
• Ensure that each staff member is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities.
• Attend childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes.
• Undertake direct work with young people and act as an appropriate role model.
• Assist in developing systems where young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.
• Assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
• Contribute to devising, implementing, and evaluating changes with front‑line staff.
• Depute in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Support staff on and off the rota to ensure adequate staffing according to the needs of young people.
• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained.

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements

• NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• Understanding of Ofsted framework (SCCIF).
• 12 months experience working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
• Team‑building, supervision, and management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to motivate and enthuse staff.
• Full UK driving licence.

Safeguarding Statement

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