Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Job Title

Children's Home Deputy Manager - Cardiff

Location

Cardiff, Wales

Salary

£37,500 + KPI Bonus

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Children's Home Deputy Manager to join a supportive, child focused residential home in Cardiff. This role is ideal for a motivated leader passionate about making a positive impact on young lives while enjoying a stable, Monday Friday working pattern. If you are seeking a rewarding leadership position in children's residential care with a strong emphasis on work life balance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operations
• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care, and compliance
• Drive positive outcomes for young people
• Build effective relationships with families and professionals
• Oversee care plans, audits, and quality assurance processes
• Support rota planning and staff coordination

Requirements

• Experience working in a children's residential home
• Confident in leading or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's home regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Level3 Children & Young People qualification (Level5 desirable or willingness to work towards)

Why This Role Is Ideal for You

• Monday Friday structure for better work life balance
• Competitive salary with performance bonus
• A supportive, friendly culture with autonomy and development opportunities
• Opportunity to shape a high quality children's service in Cardiff

Equal Opportunities Statement

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.