Deputy Children's Worker - Full Time - 2:4 shift pattern with Sleep-ins / 3 Bed EBD
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.
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.
About The Role
Your Role
- 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
What we are looking for
Essential
- 1 year’s 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
- 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
Required Criteria
- 1 year’s 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
Skills Needed
- Audit Regulation Awareness
- Team Management
- Developing People
- Communication
- Providing Care
- Empathy
- Organisational skills
- Experience working with vulnerable people
About The Company
Established in 2007, Crystal Care Solutions has built a strong reputation as a trusted, values-led care provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality residential services for children and young people with complex needs.
Company Benefits
Competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, paid time off, ongoing training and development opportunities, and access to wellness programmes.
Vacation, paid time off, employee discounts, gym membership or wellness programmes, casual dress, referral bonus, competitive salary, free meals during shifts, employee assistance scheme, perks card, wellbeing scheme, blue light card, culture of recognition, on‑the‑job learning, progression opportunities, bereavement leave, long service awards, service recognition increases to annual leave, staff celebration events, company employee app.
£38,849.56 - £39,425.02 per year
Deputy Children'S Manager in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Crystal Care
Crystal Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to pursue further qualifications such as the Level 5 Leadership & Management, ensuring continuous growth and advancement within the organisation. Located in a vibrant community, we foster a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation, making it a rewarding place to build your career in children's residential care.
