Deputy Manager Children's Home

Brook Street; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Fully funded training and quals

Paid on-call duties

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Company pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Brook Street in Torfaen is seeking a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to support two residential homes alongside the Registered Manager, helping lead a dedicated team and ensure the highest standard of care for children and young people.

The role includes safeguarding and CIW compliance, building relationships with local authorities and schools, driving staff development, and providing leadership in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Experience supervising or leading staff teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of two children9s residential homes.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance and CIW standards are consistently met.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, schools and other professionals.
• Support young people to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Provide leadership and management cover in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Supervisory experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent

Job description

Children's Home Deputy Manager

Torfaen | £32,643 per annum | Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking for your next step into management?

We're recruiting for a Children's Home Deputy Manager to join a well-established residential childcare provider in Torfaen. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, ensuring children and young people receive the highest standard of care, support and encouragement to achieve positive outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference while developing their management career within a supportive and growing organisation.

The Role

• Support the day-to-day management of two children's residential homes.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance and CIW standards are consistently met.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, schools and other professionals.
• Support young people to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Provide leadership and management cover in the absence of the Registered Manager.

About You

• QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
• Experience working within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous supervisory or senior-level experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £32,643 per annum
• 32 days annual leave
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities
• Paid on-call duties
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Company pension and referral scheme
• Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development

If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and be part of an organisation committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.