Elevate Young Lives: Deputy Manager | Residential Childcare
Cupar, Fife
Do you possess the leadership drive to transform the lives of vulnerable children?
If you are a seasoned Residential Support professional or current Senior looking for a pivotal leadership role in a stable, nurturing environment, we want to hear from you.
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- cupar, scotland
- £40,019 per year
- permanent
- specialismsocial care
- sub specialismsocial care
- reference numberPR-1507951
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Our client is a highly respected provider of children's services, specialising in supporting young people who have faced significant social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. They are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their Fife-based team, providing high-quality leadership and hitting the ground running to ensure the best outcomes for every resident.
The Opportunity: Leadership with Purpose
With a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, this role offers the perfect balance of frontline care and strategic management. You will work alongside an experienced Home Manager to oversee a service that prioritises a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Salary: Earn a fixed salary of £40,000 per annum.
- Professional Growth: Keep your leadership skills sharp with ongoing industry-standard training and career development pathways.
- Expert Support: Benefit from a structured internal support network and guidance through regulatory requirements.
- Impact: Take a lead role in shaping the culture of a service dedicated to fostering independence in young people.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of high-standard, 24-hour care for vulnerable young people within the home.
Lead a team of support workers in managing early trauma and complex emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Ensure the service maintains clear professional boundaries and strictly adheres to National Care Standards and SSSC requirements.
Manage staff rotas and team dynamics to ensure a consistent, safe, and nurturing environment.
Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, including social workers, schools, and community partners.
Maintain a flexible approach to support the needs of the service, including some evenings or weekend oversight.
What we need from you
Experience: A proven background in a residential setting specifically working with young people is essential.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or senior role within a care environment.
Qualifications: You must hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or an equivalent qualification.
Registration: Must be registered (or eligible to register) with the SSSC and the PVG scheme.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, "can-do" attitude toward team management and problem-solving.
Ready to lead the way?
Don't delay - the children's services sector moves fast and so do we.
Apply now and one of our specialist team members will be in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
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.
Elevate Young Lives: Deputy Manager | Residential Childcare
Cupar, Fife
Do you possess the leadership drive to transform the lives of vulnerable children?
If you are a seasoned Residential Support professional or current Senior looking for a pivotal leadership role in a stable, nurturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Our client is a highly respected provider of children's services, specialising in supporting young people who have faced significant social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. They are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their Fife-based team, providing high-quality leadership and hitting the ground running to ensure the best outcomes for every resident.
The Opportunity: Leadership with Purpose
With a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, this role offers the perfect balance of frontline care and strategic management. You will work alongside an experienced Home Manager to oversee a service that prioritises a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
...
Cupar, Fife
Do you possess the leadership drive to transform the lives of vulnerable children?
If you are a seasoned Residential Support professional or current Senior looking for a pivotal leadership role in a stable, nurturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Our client is a highly respected provider of children's services, specialising in supporting young people who have faced significant social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. They are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their Fife-based team, providing high-quality leadership and hitting the ground running to ensure the best outcomes for every resident.
The Opportunity: Leadership with Purpose
With a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, this role offers the perfect balance of frontline care and strategic management. You will work alongside an experienced Home Manager to oversee a service that prioritises a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
...
What's in it for you?
show moreCompetitive Salary: Earn a fixed salary of £40,000 per annum.
- Professional Growth: Keep your leadership skills sharp with ongoing industry-standard training and career development pathways.
- Expert Support: Benefit from a structured internal support network and guidance through regulatory requirements.
- Impact: Take a lead role in shaping the culture of a service dedicated to fostering independence in young people.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of high-standard, 24-hour care for vulnerable young people within the home.
Lead a team of support workers in managing early trauma and complex emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Ensure the service maintains clear professional boundaries and strictly adheres to National Care Standards and SSSC requirements.
Manage staff rotas and team dynamics to ensure a consistent, safe, and nurturing environment.
Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, including social workers, schools, and community partners.
Maintain a flexible approach to support the needs of the service, including some evenings or weekend oversight.
What we need from you
Experience: A proven background in a residential setting specifically working with young people is essential.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or senior role within a care environment.
Qualifications: You must hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or an equivalent qualification.
Registration: Must be registered (or eligible to register) with the SSSC and the PVG scheme.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, "can-do" attitude toward team management and problem-solving.
Ready to lead the way?
Don't delay - the children's services sector moves fast and so do we.
Apply now and one of our specialist team members will be in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
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 servicesskills
be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)qualifications
collegeeducation
diploma level 3 in health and social care
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