Job Description

Deputy Manager, Children's Residential Home - Ebbw Vale

Salary: 40,000 - 42,000 per annum

Lead, Develop, Comply: Deputy Manager Opportunity

Are you ready to accelerate your career?

We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled, and qualified

Deputy Manager

to join a quality children's residential service in Wales. This is a critical leadership role that requires you to be an expert in the

Children's Home Regulations for Wales (RISCA)

and dedicated to staff development and safeguarding.

If you possess the

Level 5 management qualification

and have proven experience confidently leading a team in a children's residential setting,

apply now.

The Role: Your Impact and Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager and be instrumental in the smooth, compliant, and high-quality running of the home. This role also involves

deputising across multiple homes

when the Manager is absent, requiring strong leadership and flexibility.

Operational Leadership:

Confidently

deputise

for the Registered Manager, overseeing daily operations and administration (including HR, finance assistance, and auditing).

Regulatory Compliance:

Act as the

RISCA Authority

, ensuring all practices, policies, and staff duties are fully compliant with the

Children's Home Regulations for Wales

and current sector judgments.

Staff Mentorship & Development:

Provide effective

supervision, mentorship, and training

to staff. You will be responsible for creating and managing

staff rotas

and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

Safeguarding:

Champion best practice in

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

, ensuring an open, non-discriminatory environment.

Quality Assurance:

Manage administrative requirements, audit young person and staff files, and ensure all care, placement plans, and reviews are delivered within required timescales.

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:

40 hours per week

, based on a rotational shift pattern.

Location:

Ebbw Vale

Requirements

QualificationQCF Level 5 Diploma

in Leadership and Management for Children's Health and Social Care (or equivalent Level 4/5 relevant to Children & YP).

Experience

Minimum 2 years of management experience

in a children's residential care setting. Must have experience

acting up/deputising

for a Registered Manager.

Regulation

Expert understanding

of

RISCA regulations

and current sector best practice.

Registration

Current registration with

Social Care Wales (SCW)

and registered with the

DBS Update Service

.

Driving

Must hold a

UK Manual Drivers Licence

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with young people with complex needs, including

ESBD/CSE/Self-Harm

and

Mental Health

challenges.

Why Apply?

If you are a highly professional, child-centric leader who demonstrates

ownership, accountability

, and a passion for staff development, this is your opportunity to lead and make a tangible difference.

Apply Today to take the next step in your management career!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person