About this role
Area Camden Residential Deputy Manager Contract: Full Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 08:00 – 20:00 (12-hour shifts) Salary: £39,362.67 per annum Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
About Us
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality care that supports young people to achieve their goals.
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, helping to create a caring, respectful environment for young people aged 11–18. You’ll ensure individual needs are met, staff practice remains consistent with our values and all care delivery meets legal requirements and Area Camden’s Statement of Purpose.
About the Role
Support the Registered Manager and deputise when required, helping to oversee the effective running of the homeSupervise, guide and support staff, ensuring effective communication, high standards of practice and completion of staff supervisionsHelp manage key operational areas including care quality, recruitment, training, staffing, the home environment and financial dutiesAssess young people’s needs and contribute to personalised care plans, ensuring cultural, social and emotional needs are metPromote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and active participation in decision-makingMaintain respectful, non-discriminatory practice and provide high-quality personal care in line with individual plansEnsure compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, health and safety requirements, COSHH and all relevant legislationKeep risk assessments and health and safety checks up to date, ensuring a safe environment and supporting inspection processes, including Regulation 44 visitsMaintain accurate records, including care plans, risk assessments, medication and financial documentationBuild strong relationships with young people, families, staff and external professionalsSupport with staffing needs, including recruitment, induction and identifying training requirementsAssist with admissions, including visits, paperwork and ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition for each young personAttend meetings and ensure key information is shared within the team and with partner agenciesEnsure staff are trained and confident in relevant intervention strategiesWork within the rota pattern (08:00–20:00), supporting a minimum average of 168 hours per month Essential Skills
At least two years’ experience in residential childcareA Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalentChild protection experienceStrong leadership and staff supervision skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsExperience of managing budgets and staff rotasProject-management skills and an enthusiastic approachA demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal developmentA proactive, solution-focused approach Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Area Camden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.