Pebbles Care
Cluster Deputy Manager
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Cluster Deputy Manager
Cluster Deputy Manager – Pebbles Care
Pebbles Care is looking for a Cluster Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team. The Cluster Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager and the existing team, ensuring that our young people receive the best quality care.
As a new team member, you could contribute to—and be part of—this while also benefiting from the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving organisation.
About the Role
Responsibilities
This role is ideally suited to someone with two years of experience in children’s residential care who is ready to enhance their leadership skills within a progressive and collaborative environment.
As Cluster Deputy Manager, you will:
- Initially support the Registered Manager in one home (due to maternity leave), but this role will evolve into a cluster-wide position.
- Support the Registered Manager in organising and leading a team of Residential Support Workers.
- Lead the team as a role model, planning shifts and managing the rota.
- Work with your team to promote therapeutic parenting principles for children and young people.
- Offer ongoing support, share knowledge, and supervise team members to ensure their daily duties are fulfilled effectively.
- Foster learning and development, motivating the team to continuously improve best practices in care.
- Assist with training, health and safety, safer recruitment, HR, and administrative duties on behalf of the Registered Manager.
- Build strong relationships with the team, work closely with families and communities, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure the ongoing welfare and development of young people.
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What We Offer
- Salary: £39,002.57 per annum.
- Rota System: One day on (24-hour shift, including sleepovers), two days off.
- Average Weekly Hours: 56.4 (including sleepovers).
- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
- Pension: Auto-enrolment into the Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Healthcare & Wellbeing Allowances:
- Medicash Health Cash Plan: Free access to dentistry, optical care, GP services, counselling, gym membership discounts, and more.
- Access to Enjoy Benefits portal for salary savings benefits.
- Induction & Training: Full induction, therapeutic parenting training, and ProActive (alternative to traditional restraint training).
- Annual Awards: Young People’s Award Ceremony.
- Certification Support: Coverage of DBS update and professional membership fees where relevant to the role.
What Sets Pebbles Apart
- Mission: Leading the way in bespoke therapeutic care and education for vulnerable young people.
- Covers: 56 homes and 3 established schools across North England and Scotland.
- Focus: Specialised residential child care for young people aged 8–18.
- Experience: 22 years supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
- Culture: Strong focus on wellbeing, development, and employee benefits.
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Requirements
Essential Qualities
- Minimum of 18 months’ experience working with Children and Young People.
- Proven track record in team building and supervision.
- Qualification to:
- SCQF Level 7 (Scotland)
- HNC (Level 3 in Residential Child Care, England)
- Highly responsible and accountable for child safeguarding.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisation, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
- Professional, consistent, and resilient with a people-focused approach.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance and safer recruitment practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft IT packages.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualities
- Current studies towards:
- SCQF Level 9 (Scotland)
- Level 4 Children and Young People’s Practitioners Qualification (England)
- Experience in promoting therapeutic parenting.
- Previous leadership experience in a similar Cluster Manager or Team Leader role.
Next Steps
To apply, please complete our online application form. For further discussion about the role, email recruitment@pebblescare.com, and a team member will contact you.
Note: Due to a fast-paced recruitment process, shortlisting is ongoing. The campaign may end early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.
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