Childrens Residential Deputy Manager

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Location:

Saltash, Cornwall, PL12.

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent.

Working hours:

40 per week. Salary: £15.29 – £16.01 per hour plus £30 sleep‑in rate. Closing date:
Thursday 1 January 2026.

• Support young people with their daily routines, including getting them ready for school, preparing for meal times and planning activities.
• Develop a management style that balances control and direction with opportunities for staff to make decisions.
• Plan shifts and ensure their smooth running when on duty.
• Lead to ensure each staff member is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation.
• Attend childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people.
• Undertake direct work with young people and act as an appropriate role model.
• Partner with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Develop, in consultation with young people and staff, routines in all aspects of child care.

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

• 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 Care Tech 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.

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!

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.

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