Children's Home Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Care Manager - Children's EBD 

Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

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

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Care Manager to join our children’s home in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. This role offers a flexible working pattern, primarily Monday to Friday, with some adjustments based on individual needs. The successful candidate will support up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a nurturing, semi-rural environment designed to promote security and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Deputy Care Manager based in Abergavenny, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting the registered manager in the operational management of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulations and organisational policies.
• Deputising in the manager’s absence and providing leadership to staff members.
• Supporting young people through therapeutic care approaches, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Ensuring health and safety protocols are followed, including risk assessments and statutory requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Deputy Care Manager, you will need:

• 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, including a birthday day off.
• Opportunities for career development and leadership training.
• Fully supported induction and ongoing CPD training.
• 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.

If you are a qualified Deputy Care Manager seeking a rewarding role in Abergavenny, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and references.