Deputy Manager

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Deputy Manager – Children’s Home
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Cardiff
Shift pattern: Full-time Includes shifts, weekends and on-call duties
Salary
£31,000 - £33,000
Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are seeking a motivated and confident Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home, providing support to young people with complex disabilities and health needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to take a leadership role, make a meaningful impact, and be recognised for driving positive outcomes. In this position, you will have the chance to shape the team, champion high standards, and ensure the home consistently delivers exceptional, person-centred care.
You will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the home delivers consistent, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
As Deputy Manager, you will take a key leadership role, actively shape the service’s performance and guide the team to achieve excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading shifts and setting clear expectations for the team
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall running of the home
* Ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining inspection readiness
* Overseeing care plans, safeguarding processes, and risk management
* Challenging poor practice and driving higher standards
* Coaching, supporting, and developing staff to improve performance
* Promoting a structured, safe, and child-focused environment
* Working closely with families and professionals to ensure consistency of care
* Taking responsibility in the absence of the Registered Manager
* Supporting the ongoing improvement and stability of the service
Requirements:
You will need to have:
* Experience in a children’s residential care setting
* Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
* Confidence to lead, challenge, and improve team performance
* Experience supporting young people with complex needs
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
* A commitment to achieving xehkeey or holding Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Valid DBS within the last 12 months (preferably on the update service) or willingness to complete a new one
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, regulatory standards, and positive behaviour support
* Great communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A resilient, proactive, and hands-on approach
Take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact every day.
Join a service that values your skills, supports your growth, and gives you the freedom to lead with confidence. Apply now and shape the future of the team and the young people in your care
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Location:
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Catering And Hospitality

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