Overview
Deputy Manager - Children’s Residential at CareTech. Location: Minsterley, Shrewsbury. Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week). Salary: £15.50 per hour plus £30 sleep in. Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025.
Main Purpose Of The Job
To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose; deputise in the absence of the registered manager; support and manage staff to meet the needs of the children and young people; undertake direct work with children and young people; be the responsible person for managing child protection concerns and complaints; work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes; offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Ensure each young person has an allocated key worker.
* Ensure staff are aware of each child’s placement plan and responsibilities for its implementation.
* Attend childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people.
* Undertake direct work with young people and act as an appropriate role model.
* Assist in developing systems for consulting young people about the quality of care they receive.
* Assist the Registered Manager in implementing all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
* Contribute to devising, implementing and evaluating changes with front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, with the Registered Manager and Senior Management team.
* Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
* Support on and off the rota to ensure adequate staffing according to the needs of young people.
* Ensure resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are maintained.
Qualifications/Experience/Requirements
* NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).
* Understanding of Ofsted framework (SCCIF).
* 12 months experience working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour, including supervisory experience.
* Knowledge of the Children Act and relevant legislation.
* Team Building Skills; Supervision Skills; Ability to manage teams effectively; Excellent organisational skills; Ability to motivate and enthuse staff.
* Full UK driving licence required due to location and role.
What We Can Offer
* Rate of pay £15.50 per hour; £30 Sleep in rate; Overtime paid at an enhanced rate.
* 234 hours annual leave per year.
* Full enhanced DBS paid for by Cambian Group; 7-day paid intensive induction training; guaranteed opportunity to enroll on Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
* Free onsite parking and meals provided during shift; company events; long service annual leave; refer a friend scheme.
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.
Job description reference: Minsterley [SYS-21013].
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