Deputy Childrens Home Manager

Moxie People; Wales; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's charity organization seeks a passionate Deputy Manager for a new residential home in Wales. The role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality care to young people, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in child care services, understanding trauma-informed practices, and possess relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with enhanced contributions

Ongoing professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding frameworks is essential.
• Strong understanding of behavior management is required.
• Must be resilient, calm, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operations.
• Lead and develop a team of Residential Childcare Workers.
• Ensure care standards comply with CIW regulations.
• Manage rotas, assessments, and compliance.

Skills

Experience working in a registered service

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Ability to lead and inspire a team

Calm and empathetic approach

Education

QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People Health and Social Care

QCF Level 4 in Management in Care (or willingness to work towards it)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Area: Vale of Glamorgan, St Athan

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Days: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm

Salary: £37,763

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who is keen to progress in to a management position - or a Deputy Manager who would like to move in to the charity sector.

After spending time in the role, there are real progression and training opportunities, with options to complete the level 4 and 5 QCF and on to a Registered Manager role in the future.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that will truly change lives? We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to help shape and manage a brand-new Registered Children's Home supporting young people aged 14+.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning - helping to establish a warm, safe, and nurturing home environment that empowers young people to reach their full potential.

What you\'ll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, inspiring, and developing a team of Residential Childcare Workers
• Ensuring the home delivers the highest standards of care in line with CIW regulations
• Creating a psychologically informed and trauma-aware environment
• Building strong relationships with young people, staff, families, and partner agencies
• Managing rotas, risk assessments, safeguarding, and compliance
• YOU WILL NEED TO COVER THE OCCASIONAL SHIFT (Days/Nights etc) SICKNESS AND ANNUAL LEAVE

What we\'re looking for

• Experience working in a registered service and within safeguarding frameworks
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and positive behaviour management
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach, even under pressure
• QCF Level 4 in Management in Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Registration with Social Care Wales (or eligibility to register)
• QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People Health and Social Care (Essential)

What\'s on offer?

• Salary of £35,763 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days with service)
• Pension scheme with enhanced contributions after 12 months
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A chance to make a real difference in young people\'s lives

If you\'re driven, compassionate, and ready for a challenge, this is your chance to take on a leadership role where every day brings the opportunity to change a future.

Apply today and be part of building something truly life-changing.

Contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal and confidential chat.