Deputy Manager (Children's Home)

Vetro Recruitment; Barry; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit children's home provider in Barry is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in providing high-quality, child-centered care. This role offers a salary of £36,120 and a stable working environment with clear career progression into Registered Manager positions. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People and strong safeguarding knowledge. The position requires full UK driving licence and is focused on quality care and team development.

Benefits

Supportive management

Structured development

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership potential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with operational leadership of the home.
• Help supervise, mentor, and develop residential support staff.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Contribute to care planning and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership potential

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (CYP)

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children’s Home | Barry

Location: Barry, South Wales
Salary: £36,120 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm
Employer: Not-for-Profit Children’s Home Provider

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Home in Barry, working for a not‑for‑profit provider committed to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care. This is a Monday‑Friday, office‑hours role, offering an excellent work‑life balance and long‑term career stability.

The position is open to experienced Senior Residential Support Workers who are ready to take the next step into management, as well as existing Deputy Managers.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the children’s home, helping to maintain high standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding while supporting and developing the staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with operational leadership of the home
• Help supervise, mentor, and develop residential support staff
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and positive outcomes for children
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (CYP)
• Experience in a children’s residential setting
• Senior Residential Support Workers encouraged to apply
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership potential

What’s on Offer

• £36,120 salary
• Monday to Friday, 9‑5 working hours
• Work for a values‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation
• Supportive management and structured development
• Clear progression into Registered Manager roles
• Stable service focused on quality, not profit

Apply Now

If you’re searching for Deputy Manager jobs in Barry, children’s home management roles, or a step‑up opportunity from Senior Support Worker, apply today to discuss this role in confidence.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.