Abergavenny , Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
£44364 - £47334
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales (NP7 area)
Salary: £44,364 - £47,334
Basic - £37,614 per annum + £67.50 per sleep-in (typically 10–12 per month)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
The Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services role in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire supports the Registered Manager to deliver a safe, consistent and nurturing home for young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. This is a hands-on leadership position within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment focused on safeguarding, stability and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As a Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services based in Abergavenny, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager to lead, motivate and develop a stable residential care team in Abergavenny
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning, recording and compliance, ensuring young people are kept safe and their voices are heard
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to deliver consistent, child-centred support and positive routines
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services, you will need:
- QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) – essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within children’s residential care – essential
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior, or Team Leader in a children’s residential setting – essential
- Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (remote location) – essential
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and checks relating to Regulated Activity (including barred children’s list)
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary plus sleep-in payments
- Dedicated learning and development programmes and access to free online courses
- Free DBS check and free meals on shift
- Pension scheme, employee recognition initiatives and annual awards
- Company vehicle available for use during working hours
- Shift pattern: 2 on / 3 off (two full days including sleeps)
If you are a qualified Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services looking for an exciting new role in Abergavenny, apply today!
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