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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Reference: 12766
Location
Grangetown, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Salary
£39375 - £39375
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Title: Children’s Home Deputy Manager – Cardiff
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £39,375 + KPI Bonus

Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join a supportive, child-focused residential home in Cardiff. This role is ideal for a motivated leader passionate about making a positive impact on young lives while enjoying a stable, Monday–Friday working pattern. If you are seeking a rewarding leadership position in children’s residential care with a strong emphasis on work–life balance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Registered Manager with daily operations
Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team
Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care, and compliance
Drive positive outcomes for young people
Build effective relationships with families and professionals
Oversee care plans, audits, and quality assurance processes
Support rota planning and staff coordination
Requirements:

Experience working in a children’s residential home
Confident in leading or supervising staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s home regulations
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)
Why This Role Is Ideal for You:

Monday–Friday structure for better work–life balance
Competitive salary with performance bonus
A supportive, friendly culture with autonomy and development opportunities
Opportunity to shape a high-quality children’s service in Cardiff
Apply Today:
If you’re an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become the next Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Cardiff.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.

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