Deputy Manager Floating

Deputy Manager (Floating) - Greater Manchester Region

£42,000

Providing care for young people whilst continually demonstrating our values by:

• Taking a leading role to ensure that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
• Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
• Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
• Developing innovative systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive to create a culture of dignity and inclusion
• Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
• Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
• Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews
• Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care
• Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts
• Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards
• Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Why Join Us?

Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)

Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years

24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation

A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space

Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction

Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion

Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.