DEPUTY MANAGER

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Service

Location: Carmarthenshire
Salary: £38,000 + overtime
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full time

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Deputy Manager to join an established Children’s Residential Service. You will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality care, positive outcomes, and a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with CIW and all relevant standards and legislation.
• Lead, inspire, and supervise a dedicated staff team, promoting professional development and best practice.
• Deliver a child-centred approach that safeguards young people and supports their emotional, social, and educational development.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, incident reporting, and quality assurance processes.
• Build positive relationships with young people, staff, families, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Act as Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and high-quality care.
• Take part in the on-call rota as required.

About You:

• Experience working in a children’s residential setting (essential).
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within social care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to promoting positive outcomes and making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and enhancements
• Comprehensive training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Employee well-being initiatives and benefits