360 Care Group is a specialist provider of children's services, community care, supported living and complex care across the UK.
As our CAMHS services continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate Deputy Manager to help lead a high-quality service supporting children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
The Role
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll help lead the day-to-day running of our CAMHS service, ensuring safe, high-quality, person‑centred care.
You'll support and develop staff, promote safeguarding and quality, and help create a positive environment where children and young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day‑to‑day leadership of the service
- Lead and motivate staff teams to deliver outstanding care
- Promote safeguarding, quality and regulatory compliance
- Support audits, care planning, risk assessments and service improvement
- Assist with incidents, complaints and safeguarding investigations
- Coach, supervise and develop staff
- Build positive relationships with families and partner agencies
- Support inspections and governance activities
- Monitor service performance and outcomes
- Provide operational leadership in the Registered Manager's absence
About You
We're looking for an organised, compassionate and proactive leader with experience supporting children and young people within health, social care, education or children's services.
You will ideally have
- Experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or similar leadership role
- Experience supporting children and young people with mental health needs, autism, learning disabilities, trauma or behaviours of concern
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and child‑centred practice
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and quality requirements
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring staff teams
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
- Confidence using digital care systems and electronic records
- A Level 5 Leadership qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable
What We Offer
- Hybrid working opportunities where operationally appropriate
- Clear career progression across a growing organisation
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Leadership and management development programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Supportive leadership team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
- Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to services and meetings when required
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape a high-quality CAMHS service where children and young people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Deputy Manager in Gateshead employer: The Bleep 360 Group Limited
At 360 CRS, we pride ourselves on being a compassionate and innovative employer dedicated to transforming the lives of children in our care. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering fully funded qualifications and a wellness allowance to ensure our staff thrive. With unique benefits like your birthday off and a generous referral bonus, we create an environment where you can make a real difference while feeling valued and supported.
Contact Details:
The Bleep 360 Group Limited Recruitment Team
