Deputy Care Manager
Furthermore as a deputy manager every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. As a deputy manager you will support the home manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service and its staff.
Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers and their teams
Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
Support home manager with updates and reports, responsible in Home Managers absence
Monitoring of staff to provide development & training where required
Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support for residents and staff alike
Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
Laceby House is a 4 bed detached house specifically adapted to accommodate up to four young people of either gender between the ages of 8 and 18. The young people here may have a range of learning, emotional, behavioural and social needs. Our young people may have also had a history of being vulnerable in relation to sexual exploitation or influenced by alcohol and/or illegal substances in their previous home lives.
The way in which Laceby is presented is conducive to providing a friendly and homely atmosphere with decoration guided by our children, which reflects that of a family home where they truly feel safe, relaxed and cared for. A home where they will receive understanding, encouragement and support from our trained and professional team. Our staff will work hard to lead the young people towards reaching their full potential and prepare them for the responsibilities of future citizenship.
We offer a safe, stable, caring and nurturing environment that brings stability to the lives of our young people, allowing them to develop confidence, independence and to equip them with the skills to make responsible choices on a brighter road ahead.
Were looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someones life for the better.
Youll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within childrens residential
Level 3 qualification in Childrens Residential / Heath & Social Care – Children and Young People
Manual UK driving licence is essential
Experience of supervising a team of support workers
Reporting skills for home manager and SMT
Ability to cover shifts flexibly
Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
~£500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
~£1000 Refer A Friend scheme
~ Support to progress within the company
~ Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
~ This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.