Deputy Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Welcome bonus on probation

Refer a Friend scheme

DBS cost covered

Progression within the company

Home from home environment

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Children’s Residential Deputy Manager at Lavender Home near Preston. The role pays £37,259 per year plus £78.30 per sleep-in and involves overseeing staff and delivering high‑quality support for children with complex needs.

You will work with the home manager, supervise teams, and help plan activities while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Prior supervisory experience in children's residential care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a similar supervisory role within children's residential.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential / Children’s Workforce.
• Manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience supervising a team of Support Workers.
• Reporting skills for Home Manager and SMT.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams.
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in Home Managers absence.
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach, for residents and staff.
• Monitoring of staff to provide development & training where required.
• Promoting a warm, homely environment and ensuring all staff adopt this approach.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team supervision

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3/4 qualification

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Children’s Residential Deputy Manager

Cottam, near Preston PR4

Pay: £37,259 per annum plus £78.30 per sleep-in

Extraordinary Days Every Day!

At ROC Northwest, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a Deputy Manager 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 support the home manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service and its staff. This will predominately be office hours but as a senior member of the team flexibility is required.

• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in Home Managers absence
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach, for residents and staff
• Monitoring of staff to provide development & training where required
• Promoting a warm, homely environment and ensuring all staff adopt this approach
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

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.

A Little About This Home

Lavender is specially adapted to meet the needs of children with complex needs who require support to fulfil their potential. We offer a therapeutic and holistic experience to ensure all children’s needs are met. We have a diverse staff team who understand trauma and how this can impact children and their development.

We understand that children’s childhoods may differ, but in Lavender our aim is to be an inclusive home, that encompasses individuality, inclusivity and inspire all children to dream big and believe anything is possible!!

We have a purpose built sensory room, a home gym and well being suite. Each child will have access to communal spaces within the home, and their own en-suite bedroom, which we encourage them to personalise to their tastes. We also have the opportunity to partner up with a local holding farm, where children can help care for the animals and take horse riding lessons or walk the donkeys around the land.

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You'll have a minimum of 1 year in a similar/supervisory role within children's residential
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential / Children’s Workforce
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supervising a team of Support Workers
• Reporting skills for Home Manager and SMT
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

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.