Deputy Manager (Children & Young People)

Hafan Saff; Cross Hands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential service provider in Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire is seeking a Deputy Manager to ensure high-quality care for children and young people. This role involves operational management, leadership, and compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and be committed to team development. The position offers competitive remuneration, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Performance-based compensation

Sleep allowance

Regular training and support

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience at Deputy, Senior, or Team Leader level within a Children's Residential Setting.
• Ideally hold QCF Level 4, Children and Young People, or be willing to commence study.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
• Manage operational resources for uninterrupted service.
• Lead by example to improve service quality.
• Promote team development and effective teamwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Emotional and physical care

Effective communication

Mentoring

Motivation

Education

QCF Level 4 in Children and Young People or willingness to study

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager (Children & Young People) | Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire | Full Time | Circa £38,000 plus Overtime (average £3,000).

Hafan Saff Cyf is a provider of Children and Young Persons' Residential Services. Established in 2013 and are a privately owned company which values its employees. We are committed to high-quality, child-focused care and to developing an engaged and professional staff team. We achieve this by proactively developing the skills and experience of our staff through regular supervision, ongoing support, training, and a competency-based appraisal process.

We are currently seeking to hire a Deputy Manager to work with us at our home located in Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire. You will have significant experience of working within a Residential Children's Home, perhaps in a senior or team-leading role, and are looking for the next step forward in your career.

What can you expect in return?

• Opportunities to build a career with us as we grow.
• A culture of co-operation and communication, where contributions are welcomed from staff at all levels.
• Pro-active support of our staff through regular supervision, ongoing support, training, and appraisals
• A performance-based compensation structure
• Opportunities for overtime
• Sleep allowance

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Registered Manager; Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The Deputy Manager will deputise for the Registered Manager when required, ensuring a positive, person-centred, homely environment.
• Support the Manager in the operational management of available resources to ensure an uninterrupted service, including stepping in on occasion to supervise shifts, when needs of the home demand.
• Participation in an out-of-hours 'On-Call' Rota alongside the Manager.
• Maintain high levels of emotional and physical care, appropriate activities, comfortable accommodation, and ensure activities of key workers are planned, provided for, and applied in accordance with the Home's procedures and strategies.
• Promote team development and effective teamwork; maximise the effectiveness of staff through motivation, development, and mentoring.
• Lead by example in setting high standards and evaluating outcomes; take a proactive role in driving improvements in the quality of services provided.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards applicable to the management of Children's Residential Settings in Wales.
• Manage financial budgets, control systems, and administrative records in line with organisational procedures and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience at Deputy, Senior, or Team Leader level within a Children\'s Residential Setting.
• Ideally hold QCF Level 4, Children and Young People, be working toward its completion or willing to commence study.

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