Job Description

Residential Children's Worker - Deputy Manager (CSE)

Deputy Manager - 15.50ph


At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and expert approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best.


Main Purpose of the Job:


To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose. To deputise in the absence of the registered manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.


Duties and Responsibilities:


You'll be ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker

Ensuring 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

Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive

To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose

Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team

To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager

To support on and off the rota to ensure adequate staffing according to the needs of young people

To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained


Qualifications/Experience/Requirements


NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)

Understanding of Ofsted framework (SCCIF)

12 months experience working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour including supervisory experience.

Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation

Team Building Skills

Supervision Skills

Ability to manage teams effectively

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to motivate and enthuse staff

A Full UK driving licence is required do to the location and nature of the role


What we can offer:


Rate of pay 15.50ph

30 Sleep in rate

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

234 hours annual leave per year

Career enhancing qualifications and clear progression

Full enhanced children's and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group

7 - day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediately

Guaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Free onsite parking and meals provided during your shift

Company events / Fundraising / social activities

Long service annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Continued support and opportunity for development from your leadership team




Deputy Manager - Residential CSE Wem, [SYS-19013]