Deputy Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Exclusive discounts

Fully funded induction

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Salford is seeking a Children’s Residential Deputy Manager to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people aged 8–18. The role focuses on leading daily routines, supporting education, and maintaining a nurturing home environment.

You will manage activities, supervise staff on shifts, and help plan trips and enrichment opportunities while ensuring high-quality care and strong safeguarding practices. The position involves 24-hour shift patterns and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience/level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Warm and patient with strong listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and school preparation.
• Prep meals and plan activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan trips and activities, and keep essential records.

Skills

Empathy and listening

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Residential Deputy Manager

Location: Salford, Manchester

Pay: £15.49 per hour plus £30 per sleep in

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a deputy manager based within the Manchester region every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) 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 young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

The home is a dual home, which means 2 children can live there, with 2 staff being on shift each day too. It’s a detached home with a large front garden and back garden with parks close by. The home is decorated well throughout. At the moment the home is closed and the plan is to recruit a full staff team before opening the home to referrals. This gives us a unique opportunity to start from scratch almost and make the home how we want it.

At the moment the team members we do have are working in other homes to build some experience before coming together in our home when we have a full team. That means each staff member can bring something to the home which they may have learned from working in other homes. We support each other, and we come together to support our young people too. We take the young people on activities, holidays, and support them with any needs they may have. This could be by helping them keep their bedroom tidy, completing support sessions on personal hygiene and taking them to health appointments. It’s all about being a positive role model.

Shift patterns tend to be a 24-hour shift, starting and finishing at 10am (including an overnight sleep) and then two days off, working 10 or 11 shifts per month.

Who You Are

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

Experience/level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Why Join Us?

Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)

Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years

24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation

A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space

Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction

Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion

Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

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

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

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 plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.