rhymney, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom
£43,000 - £44,000
Permanent
Ready to Lead and Transform Care?
Accelerate your management career in children's residential services! We're seeking a dynamic, highly qualified Deputy Manager to step up and support the Registered Manager in a high-quality children's home setting in Wales. If you have the Level 5 qualification, proven leadership, and an expert grasp of RISCA regulations, we want to hear from you.
This is a critical, hands-on role where you will be relied upon to deputise across multiple homes, ensure seamless regulatory compliance, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional, child-centric care.
The Challenge & The Reward
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Lead the Floor: Deputise confidently for the Registered Manager, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the home meets all internal and external quality standards.
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RISCA Authority: Be the go-to expert on the Children’s Home Regulations for Wales (RISCA), driving compliance and best practice in every aspect of the service.
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Team Builder: Organise and manage staff rotas, provide strong supervision and development, and cultivate a positive, accountable team culture.
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Safeguarding Champion: Ensure the highest level of safeguarding, acting as a role model for ethical, non-discriminatory, and youth-focused practice.
Location: Wales (Specific location details upon application). Hours: 40 hours per week, rotational shift pattern.
Your Essential Checklist
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Qualification: QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children's Health and Social Care (or equivalent Level 4/5 relevant to Children & YP).
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Experience: Minimum 2 years of management experience in a children's residential care setting. Must have experience acting up to cover the Registered Manager's absence.
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Knowledge: Expert understanding of RISCA regulations and current judgments.
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Registration: Current registration with Social Care Wales (SCW) and the DBS Update Service.
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Drive: Must hold a UK Manual Drivers Licence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're a high-integrity, hard-working leader who takes ownership and accountability for service quality and staff development, this is your next move.
Apply Today – Step up to Deputy Manager!
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