Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Vetro Recruitment; Usk; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for a children's residential home in Abergavenny. You will support the Registered Manager in the daily operations, ensuring high-quality care and compliance. The role involves leading a care team, promoting children's well-being, and requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential care. A QCF Level 3 qualification and the ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, are essential. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including career progression.

Benefits

DBS paid for

Free meals on shift

Company vehicle for work use

Annual employee awards evening

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Full UK manual driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Ability to work a shift pattern including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager.
• Lead, mentor and supervise the residential care team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care planning.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Leadership and mentoring

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Salary: £44,922 - £46,542 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 2 sleep-ins followed by 3 days off

About the Role

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager for a children's residential home in Abergavenny, supporting three young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs arising from adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Working for one of the UK's leading providers of specialist education, residential childcare and therapeutic services, you will support the Registered Manager in the effective day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager
• Lead, mentor and supervise the residential care team
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care planning
• Support regulatory compliance
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach to care

Requirements (Essential)

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting
• QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People
• Experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Own vehicle
• Ability to work a shift pattern including sleep‑ins
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Seniors looking to step up are encouraged to apply

Salary & Benefits

• £44,922 - £46,542 (inclusive of sleep‑ins)
• DBS on the Update Service paid for
• Free meals on shift
• Company vehicle for work use
• Annual employee awards evening and recognition schemes
• Career progression with a national, well‑established provider

Location & Travel

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Candidates must be able to commute reliably due to shift and sleep‑in requirements.

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.