Deputy Manager - Cannock

Care and Support Services; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Care & Support Services is opening a new registered children’s home in Cannock, designed to provide therapeutic, consistent, and emotionally secure care for young people with complex needs. We are seeking a Deputy Manager to help lead the development of this new home from the beginning—embedding structure, culture, and high standards.

You will support the Registered Manager in creating a safe and nurturing home where therapeutic care is embedded in daily practice, and you will guide the home

Responsibilities

• Lead care teams and model trauma-informed interactions
• Assist with rotas, training, audits, and internal systems
• Act as a key point of contact for professionals, families, and young people
• Guide the home through ongoing registration, compliance, and placement readiness
• Mentor junior staff and ensure a positive team culture
• Ensure consistent, compassionate responses to behaviour, communication, and emotional needs

Job description

About The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in creating a safe and nurturing home where therapeutic care is embedded in daily practice.

Cannock, UK

Full Time

On-Site

About The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in creating a safe and nurturing home where therapeutic care is embedded in daily practice.

You Will

• Lead care teams and model trauma-informed interactions


• Assist with rotas, training, audits, and internal systems


• Act as a key point of contact for professionals, families, and young people


• Guide the home through ongoing registration, compliance, and placement readiness


• Mentor junior staff and ensure a positive team culture


• Ensure consistent, compassionate responses to behaviour, communication, and emotional needs

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup-style environment and wants to build a lasting, meaningful home for vulnerable young people.

Requirements

About the Company

Care & Support Services is opening a new registered children’s home in Cannock, designed to provide therapeutic, consistent, and emotionally secure care for young people with complex needs. We are seeking a Deputy Manager to help lead the development of this new home from the beginning — embedding structure, culture, and high standards.