Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: Carmarthenshire

Salary: £38,500

Hours: Monday-Friday

Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a 4-bedded children's residential home supporting three young people in the Carmarthenshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a key leadership position and help shape positive outcomes for children and young people.

As Deputy Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the home.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading staff to deliver safe, nurturing and consistent care
• Supporting the Registered Manager with compliance, safeguarding and day‑to‑day operations
• Planning and supervising Monday-Friday shifts to maintain high-quality standards
• Mentoring, supervising and developing staff in line with organisational expectations
• Ensuring all care/pathway plans are understood, implemented and regularly reviewed
• Maintaining accurate, detailed and compliant records, logs and documentation

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

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

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