Job Title: Children's Home Deputy Care Manager
Location: Glynneath, Wales, UK
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Salary: £33,960.60 per annum (DOE)
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Care Manager to join a dedicated team within a children’s residential home in Glynneath. This role offers a flexible work schedule, primarily Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. The Deputy Manager will support up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing a nurturing and secure environment where they can thrive. If you are passionate about delivering therapeutic care and making a positive impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the registered manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulations and organisational policies.
- Deputise in the manager’s absence, supporting staff and caring for the young people.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Support staff training and development to ensure high standards of care.
Requirements
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (essential).
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Shift Leader within a residential setting.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Minimum age of 22.
- Passion for making a difference in young people's lives.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies.
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure.
- Basic IT skills.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements, health & safety, and risk assessments.
Desirable
- Level 4 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Registration with Social Care Wales (or willing to register within six months).
- Experience working with children in residential care.
- Welsh speaker.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with structured progression opportunities.
- 28 days annual leave plus an additional day per year, up to five days, including a birthday day off.
- Opportunity to develop leadership and management skills.
- Fully supported induction during probation.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home.
- Company pension scheme.
- Fully funded Level 4-5 Health & Social Care qualifications.
- Ongoing CPD training programmes.
- Fully funded Trauma Informed Practice Training.
- Earn double pay rate for sleep‑ins on selected bank holidays.
- Incentive bonus vouchers.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Deputy Manager - Glynneath in Glyn-neath employer: Vetro Recruitment
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