Deputy Manager

Deputy Care Manager - Children's ResidentialCastle Douglas

Are you ready for a role that truly makes a difference? We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated professional to join our team as a Deputy Care Manager on a maternity cover contract (up to 12 months). If you are passionate about shaping futures and providing a safe, nurturing environment for young people, we want to hear from you immediately.

What You'll Do

In this pivotal role, you will assist the Home Manager in the daily operations of a residential facility supporting young people. Your primary goal is to create a warm, homely environment where every interaction-from a shared activity to providing essential emotional support-builds trust and improves lives.

• Assist in the daily running of the home and manage essential administrative tasks.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with young people and provide consistent emotional support.
• Coordinate and attend important meetings with families and external social workers.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records using electronic care systems to monitor and update progress.

Who You Are

You are a warm, patient, and proactive leader who thrives on achieving positive outcomes for others.

• Possess an HNC or SVQ4 in Health and Social Care, Childcare, and Education.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Demonstrate previous management experience within the social care sector.
• Confident in using electronic systems for daily documentation and monitoring.

Why Join Us?

We are looking to fill this position urgently and encourage all qualified candidates to apply today to be part of something truly meaningful.

• Competitive salary of £40,019 per annum.
• Full-time contract with paid induction.
• £500 Welcome Bonus and £1000 Refer a Friend scheme.
• Extensive career development and 24/7 support via foundation initiatives.

This is an incredible opportunity to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Please submit your application immediately to be considered for this fast-moving process.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental

qualifications

college

education

SVQ