Deputy Children's Manager
SeeMeHired, Church Eaton Green, Staffordshire
Deputy Children's Manager
£41036-£41651
SeeMeHired, Church Eaton Green, Staffordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 3 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: d088b748ad9d4350a55ae81caa52a22b
Location ref: Church Eaton Green, Staffordshire
Full Job Description
- Leading care practices in the home and deputising for the Registered Manager
- Overseeing staff supervision, development, and performance
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols and regulatory requirements
- Working directly with children to promote positive relationships and outcomes
- Planning shifts, allocating resources, and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations
- Supporting the development and implementation of individual care and therapeutic plans
- Collaborating with external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for young people
- Promoting an inclusive, nurturing, and stable home environment
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Care Manager to help lead our dedicated team in providing therapeutic care to children and young people in our residential homes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a commitment to best practice, and a desire to help young people thrive., · 1 years' experience in a supervisory or management role in residential care · 2 years' experience working in residential childcare · Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) · Willingness and ability to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification · Excellent understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding · Proven team leadership, organisation, and delegation skills · Knowledge of regulations and legal frameworks in residential care · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Confident in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) · Full UK Driving Licence · Resilience, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure · Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins · Commitment to ongoing professional development Desirable: · Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management · Experience managing staff performance and leading team development Crystal Care Solutions reserves the right to pre-screen and interview whilst the advert is open, and close the advert earlier than the advertised date in the event of a high number of candidates. Early applications advised., - 1 years' experience in a supervisory or management role in residential children's care
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of regulations and legal frameworks in residential care
- Proven team leadership, organisation, and delegation skills
- Excellent understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins Desired criteria
- Experience managing staff performance and leading team development
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management of Children's Residential Care
- Prior experience of Taking responsibility for overseeing aspects of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy.
- Experience of supporting Ofsted Inspections, Audit Regulation Awareness Team ManagementDeveloping PeopleCommunicationProviding CareEmpathyOrganisational skillsExperience working with vulnerable people
Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/deputy-children-s-manager-127506363