Tonyrefail , Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom
£33960 - £33960
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Care Manager - Children's EBD
Location: Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf
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 Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf. This role offers a flexible Monday to Friday schedule, supporting up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a homely, semi-rural environment. If you are passionate about providing therapeutic care and making a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Deputy Care Manager based in Tonyrefail, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting the registered manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational policies.
- Deputising in the manager’s absence and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of care plans tailored to the needs of young people.
- Promoting a safe, nurturing environment that encourages positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to support young people's needs.
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, with a birthday day off.
- Opportunities for career development and leadership training.
- Fully funded CPD and trauma-informed practice training programmes.
- 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 Tonyrefail, 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.
