Deputy Children's Manager
Posted 4 days 7 hours ago by Crystal-Care-Solutions-Ltd
Deputy Children's Worker - Full Time - 2:4 shift pattern with Sleep-ins
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
Essential:
- 1 years' experience in a supervisory or management role in residential children's 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
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. Since its inception, the organisation has expanded to 17 homes across three specialist service areas: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Specialist Therapeutic Care, and Supported Accommodation, operating across the North West, West Midlands, and North Wales.
Required Criteria- 1 years' 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
- 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
- Audit Regulation Awareness
- Team Management
- Developing People
- Communication
- Providing Care
- Empathy
- Organisational skills
- Experience working with vulnerable people