Deputy Manager Children's Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Fully funded training and professional

Clear progression opportunities

Paid on-call duties

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension and referral scheme

Supportive leadership team and ongoing

Job summary

Brook Street in Torfaen is recruiting a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day management of two residential children’s homes alongside the Registered Manager.

You will lead, motivate and develop staff to provide outstanding care, ensure safeguarding and CIW standards, and build strong partnerships with local authorities, schools and professionals. This role offers clear progression and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

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

• 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
• Company pension and referral scheme
• Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development