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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Service

Location: CF5 Area, South Wales
Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience & Qualifications)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to support the leadership and operational management of a children's residential home in the CF5 area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated residential care professional looking to progress their career within a supportive and child-focused environment. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the home delivers exceptional care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will play a key role in leading the staff team, maintaining regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager during periods of absence.
• Assist in overseeing staffing, rotas, and the smooth running of the service.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide operational support when required.
• Support recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of staff.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure children's care plans, risk assessments, and records are accurately maintained and reviewed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies.
• Promote safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Ensure young people are supported to achieve positive outcomes, independence, and personal development.
• Chair and participate in staff meetings, young people's meetings, and review meetings.
• Oversee medication management in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Support behaviour management strategies and therapeutic approaches.
• Ensure the home environment remains safe, welcoming, and well maintained.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people when required, including covering shifts to meet service needs.

Requirements, Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a children's residential setting.
• Experience in a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and residential childcare legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Previous experience working as a Deputy Manager.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Experience preparing for and participating in regulatory inspections.

Skills & Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Can provide positive leadership and be an excellent role model.
• Understands and values diversity, inclusion, and equality.
• Remains calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Can work independently whilst also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to continuous professional development.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package with negotiable pay depending on experience.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Ongoing support towards professional qualifications.
• Clear career progression pathway.
• Supportive senior leadership team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person