Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Brook Street Social Care - Blaenau Gwent
Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, rota-based (including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties)
Location: Blaenau Gwent
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Brook Street Social Care is recruiting an experienced and committed Deputy Manager to join a well-established children's residential home in Blaenau Gwent. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered in line with trauma-informed principles.
This is a key leadership role where you will help create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for children and young people with complex needs, including Autism and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Key Responsibilities
Support and guide care staff through supervision, mentoring, and performance management
Organise and manage staff rotas in line with operational needs
Ensure staff understand daily routines, policies, and Children's Home Regulations (RISCA)
Oversee care and placement plans, ensuring timely reviews and updates
Lead or participate in meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions
Promote a culture of openness, fairness, and safeguarding
Assist with financial administration and budget management
Monitor training compliance and staff development
Deputise for the Registered Manager and Team Leaders when required
Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance
Support young people's development across education, hobbies, health, and emotional wellbeing
Contribute to recruitment and HR processes
Participate in the on-call rota
Essential Requirements
QCF Level 4 or 5 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
Minimum 2 years' management experience in a residential children's home
Experience supporting young people with Autism, EBD, and mental health needs
Strong understanding of safeguarding, RISCA, and key working
Registered with Social Care Wales and on the DBS Update Service
IT literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
Professional, reliable, and resilient
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
A confident leader and team player
Able to work flexibly and manage challenging situations
Committed to continuous development and high standards of care
Benefits
Competitive salary
Casual dress
On-site parking
Company pension
Access to a premium employee wellbeing programme including:
24/7 counselling and legal advice
Health and wellbeing assessments
Family care support
Personal goal setting and lifestyle recommendations
Activity tracking and app integration
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV to
Or call Kian on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about the role.
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