Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: Neath Port Talbot
Salary: £37,500 + bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday
Contract: Full-time, permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a key leadership position while making a real difference to the lives of young people.

As Deputy Manager, you will help ensure the smooth and effective running of the home.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring staff using a trauma‑informed, outcome‑focused approach
• Supporting the Registered Manager with compliance, safeguarding and operational oversight
• Planning and supervising shifts Monday-Friday to maintain consistent, high‑quality care
• Coaching, mentoring and supervising staff to support their development
• Ensuring care/pathway plans are followed and regularly reviewed
  
  Maintaining clear, accurate and compliant records and documentation

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• At least 2 years' experience in a residential children's care setting, including shift leading
• A full manual driving licence (6 points or fewer)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A passion for supporting young people and developing staff teams
• Must be 21+ due to care regulations

• £37,500 salary + bonus
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Funded Level 4 & 5 leadership qualifications
• Monthly 1:1 supervision
  , mentoring and development support
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives and staff referral incentives

If you're ready for the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you.
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