Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Area: Vale of Glamorgan, St Athan
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
Salary: £37,763
We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who is keen to progress in to a management position - or a Deputy Manager who would like to move in to the charity sector.
After spending time in the role, there are real progression and training opportunities, with options to complete the level 4 and 5 QCF and on to a Registered Manager role in the future.
Are you ready to take on a leadership role that will truly change lives? We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to help shape and manage a brand-new Registered Children's Home supporting young people aged 14+.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning - helping to establish a warm, safe, and nurturing home environment that empowers young people to reach their full potential.
What you'll be doing
Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
Leading, inspiring, and developing a team of Residential Childcare Workers
Ensuring the home delivers the highest standards of care in line with CIW regulations
Creating a psychologically informed and trauma-aware environment
Building strong relationships with young people, staff, families, and partner agencies
Managing rotas, risk assessments, safeguarding, and compliance
YOU WILL NEED TO COVER THE OCCASIONAL SHIFT (Days/Nights etc) SICKNESS AND ANNUAL LEAVE
What we're looking for
Experience working in a registered service and within safeguarding frameworks
A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and positive behaviour management
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team
Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach, even under pressure
QCF Level 4 in Management in Care (or willingness to work towards it)
Registration with Social Care Wales (or eligibility to register)
QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People Health and Social Care (Essential)
What's on offer?
Salary of £35,763 per annum
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days with service)
Pension scheme with enhanced contributions after 12 months
Ongoing professional development and training
A chance to make a real difference in young people's lives
If you're driven, compassionate, and ready for a challenge, this is your chance to take on a leadership role where every day brings the opportunity to change a future.
👉 Apply today and be part of building something truly life-changing.
Contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal and confidential chat