Deputy Manager

Caretech Group; Stretford; On-site; GBP 2,134,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Disability Confident Leader

Induction training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a deputy manager in the Manchester region to support young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, school prep, and activities. You will help create a warm, safe home environment and build trusting relationships.

Role involves light housekeeping, record-keeping, and planning engaging activities. Shift patterns are 24-hour blocks with nights, typically two days off per month, fostering a team-driven care approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in care environments.
• Ability to create a warm, homely atmosphere in a residential setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines (getting ready for school, meals, activities).
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a home-like environment.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and participate in activities (trips, movie nights, creative projects).
• Keep essential records for high-quality care.

Skills

Warm personality

Active listening

Patience

Encouragement

Job description

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.

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.

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.