Deputy Manager: help run a home where children thrive

Church Fenton, Tadcaster

£15.79-£16.51 + £30 per sleep in

1 on 2 off shift pattern

As a leading provider of behavioural services to Children, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times.

Why this job matters

Every child in our homes has a story that deserves a better next chapter. As a Deputy Manager at Cambian, you'll be the consistent, caring adult who helps them feel safe, build trust and start to thrive.

Life at Cambian

We're a UK residential childcare and education provider with over 200 homes and schools nationwide supporting children and young people with a range of needs.

Our children may have; learning difficulties, suffered some form of trauma or may be at risk of some form of exploitation. You'll work in small teams, with proper support behind you, because this work is easier when no one does it alone.

Your Role

You'll manage the day-to-day running of the home alongside the Registered Manager, shaping a culture where children and staff do their best. You'll:

• Manage the team, including rotas, supervision and performance

• Lead on quality of care and compliance, including Ofsted readiness

• Oversee safeguarding, risk assessment and care planning

• Build strong relationships with children, families and professionals

• Deputise for the Registered Manager when needed

• Coach and support Residential Childcare Workers as they develop

• Make sure routines, education and activities run well for each child

• Provide warm, consistent day-to-day care

• Build positive relationships and keep them safe

What you'll need; experience leading a residential childcare team, a Level 3 Diploma and a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or a commitment to work towards it).

We'll train you: Level 5 support, manager development and progression to Registered Manager.

What you'll get

Up to £37,340 including average sleep in rate / Training and wellbeing support / Clear progression

Where this can take you

Deputy Manager > Registered Manager > Responsible Individual. Many of our leaders started exactly where you would.

Safeguarding

All colleagues bear responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and additional appropriate training whenever needed.

Pre-Employment Checks

All colleagues must be willing to undergo a full background check prior to starting in post .

This will include:

Enhanced disclosure

Right to work checks

Full employment history (going back to leaving secondary education)

Reference contact information (all roles within the past two years and all roles that involved working directly with vulnerable people)

Overseas police check (for all candidates that have spent at least 12 months overseas during the past 10 years

Once we receive your application you will be invited to arrange a screening call with our AI Talent Agent - Lily.

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