Deputy Manager

Salutem Care and Education; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s residential care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in daily operations. The role involves leading and supervising staff, ensuring high-quality care, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with families and stakeholders to provide a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential settings and a strong understanding of compliance and safeguarding standards.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within a children's residential setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Lead and supervise staff while managing rotas.
• Maintain accurate records and oversee care planning.
• Liaise with residents and external agencies to promote well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Care planning

Communication

Job description

Overview

As a Deputy Manager of a children's residential home, you will be supporting the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in line with Ofsted standards. Leading and supervising staff, manage rotas, and contributing to recruitment, training, and performance development.

The role includes maintaining accurate records, overseeing care planning, safeguarding residents, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. Liaising effectively with residents, families, professionals, and external agencies to promote well-being, dignity, and independence, while also assisting with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising staff, manage rotas, and contributing to recruitment, training, and performance development.
• Maintaining accurate records, overseeing care planning, safeguarding residents, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
• Liaising with residents, families, professionals, and external agencies to promote well-being, dignity, and independence.
• Assisting with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland. We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children's home are rated Good or Outstanding.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.