Deputy Manager – Edge of Care & Transitions Service – Isle of Man
· Location: Droghadyn, Douglas, Isle of Man | AMBIT – Edge of Care & Transitions Service
· Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months (Secondment 12 months if internal candidate)
· Salary: £36,499
· Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Sleep in’s required
· Relocation Package: £3000
Exciting Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our developing therapeutic service as a Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and supporting our team of dedicated professionals as we work to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher’s is the current organisation working under contract to Manx Care to deliver services to vulnerable children and young people. Please note the contract is due for renewal and so will be transferring to a new organisation appointed by Manx Care early 2026.
Manx Care have confirmed that they are arranging as part of the transition for the new organisation to transfer St Christopher's staff on equivalent terms and conditions, with continuity and fairness.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will have the opportunity to receive additional training from the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, and to further your career in the therapeutic field. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants should have
- Ability to lead and manage a team of support workers in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in their family home or residential setting.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with external agencies.
· Support and participate in the ongoing training and development of staff, including the implementation of the AMBIT way of working.
· Collaborate with the Manager to develop and implement effective service delivery strategies.
· Participate in regular supervision and provide feedback to staff to support their professional growth.
- The ability to communicate effectively with young people, school and relevant agencies
- The ability to monitor the outcome of projects/pieces of work and produce evaluations
What you should expect from us
- Salary £36,499
- Relocation package of £3000
· A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
· 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
· Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
· Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
· Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary for all pension members.
· BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK and IOM.
· Discretionary funded training programs.
· Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
· Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form (cv’s are not permitted) to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. CV’s will not be accepted.
It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 26th March 2026
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
