Join Our Mission to Transform Lives: Deputy Care Manager Opportunity
Candidates can also apply through our website here: https://www.oasismanorcare.com/join-our-team
Location: Croydon
Salary: £40,000 - £45, 000
Hours: 44 hours per week on a rota basis
This role involves a mix of long days and admin days. Shift patterns include 8:00am – 8:30pm (long days) and 9:00am – 5:00pm (admin days). The rota will include weekends and varying shift patterns, so full flexibility is required.
About Us
At Oasis Manor Care, we're dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children. Our mission is to nurture and develop positive childhood experiences while building strong, trusting relationships between children and their carers.
We specialise in supporting children aged 6 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing a structured and compassionate environment where young people can heal, grow, and thrive.
The Role
We’re looking for a Deputy Care Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day running of one of our homes. You’ll work closely with the Registered Manager to build a strong team and deliver high-quality care for up to two children.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a small staff team, providing guidance, training, and support
- Ensure regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate and high-quality records
- Work collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
- Take a lead in reviews, safeguarding processes, and professional meetings
- Support Ofsted inspections and uphold regulatory standards
- Step up to lead in the absence of the Registered Manager
- Participate in on-call duties across the organisation
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year as a Deputy Manager OR 2 years as a Senior Residential Support Worker within the last 5 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Experience of staff supervision
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection processes
- Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to manage challenging behaviours with resilience
- Strong leadership, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Confident in leading reviews and professional meetings
- Willingness to take part in on-call duties
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Deputy Manager : 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
