Deputy Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Wisbech is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to lead care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The role involves supporting and supervising a team of support workers, coordinating with schools and authorities, and ensuring quality care. Ideal candidates have a Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in childcare and possess strong leadership skills. Join us to make a real difference and be part of a supportive team that emphasizes therapeutic practices.

Benefits

Step up to Registered Manager 12-month program with qualification

Competitive salary

Strong support structures from management staff

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Enhanced maternity leave

Referral programme

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (or equivalent qualification) or above.
• Senior experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of the requirements of the role and the ability to lead others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training.
• Writing reports for LAC, placement reviews, and care plans.
• Handle challenging behaviour and concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Senior experience in leading and developing others

Job description

We're looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to play a vital role in helping young people grow, heal, and thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. As the Deputy Manager, you will bring resilience, patience, and compassion to the role. You'll be someone who can navigate difficult moments, rebuild trust, and form positive, lasting relationships. Most importantly, you'll share our unwavering belief in never giving up on young people, always offering encouragement, stability, and hope, even when the journey is tough. If you're committed, empathetic, and ready to lead by example, we'd love to hear from you. The Deputy Manager role will include: You will work alongside the Home Manager to support and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers to provide quality care to looked‑after children. You will be able to lead, motivate and enhance the skills of your team and be able to model professionalism and leadership skills. The young people display complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, and need guidance to develop their independence skills and ability to integrate into society. You will be confident and able to step into the manager's shoes in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 7 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conducting Keywork sessions.
• Liaising between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (or equivalent qualification) or above.
• Senior experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of the requirements of the role and the ability to lead others.

Fantastic opportunity to have a lead role within a well‑established, secure and reputable company.

Benefits

• Step up to Registered Manager 12‑month program with qualification.
• Competitive salary.
• Brilliant working ethos with strong therapeutic emphasis.
• Strong support structures from management staff. Casual dress.
• Company pension.
• Discounted or free food.
• Employee discount.
• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Referral programme.
• Transport links.

Licensing & Certification

• Level 3 residential childcare (required).