Deputy Children's Manager

Deputy Children's Manager

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

What we are looking for

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

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. 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

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 you'll need

• Audit Regulation Awareness
• Team Management
• Developing People
• Communication
• Providing Care
• Empathy
• Organisational skills
• Experience working with vulnerable people