Deputy Children's Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

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.

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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 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 close the vacancy in the event of a high number of candidate and to complete pre-screens and interviews whilst advertising, Therefore early applications are advised.

What you will need

Skills needed for this job opportunity