Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Job Title: Deputy Care Manager - Children's EBD

Location: Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Salary: £33,960.60 per annum + additional payments for sleep-ins and overtime hours

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Care Manager to join our children's home in Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf. This role offers a flexible Monday to Friday schedule, supporting up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a homely, semi-rural environment. If you are passionate about providing therapeutic care and making a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the registered manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational policies.
• Deputising in the manager's absence and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of care plans tailored to the needs of young people.
• Promoting a safe, nurturing environment that encourages positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to support young people's needs.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Essential Qualification: QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Required Experience: Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Shift Leader within a residential setting.
• Mandatory Compliance: Full UK manual driving licence.
• Additional Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, basic IT skills, and flexibility in working hours.
• Desirable: Level 4 qualification in Health & Social Care, registration with Social Care Wales, experience working with children, and Welsh language skills.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with structured progression.
• 28 days annual leave plus an additional day per year, up to five days, with a birthday day off.
• Opportunities for career development and leadership training.
• Fully funded CPD and trauma-informed practice training programmes.
• Fully funded health and social care qualifications (Level 4-5).
• Sleep-in payments at double rate on selected bank holidays.
• Incentive vouchers and a referral bonus scheme.
• Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home location.
• Company pension scheme.

All successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and references.