Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
£38,000 - £45,000
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Home Deputy Manager – Carmarthen
Location: Carmarthen, Wales
Salary: £38,000 per year (DOE) | Overtime paid at time and a half | Potential earnings up to £45,000
Job Description:
Are you an experienced children’s residential care professional seeking a leadership role in Carmarthen? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is looking for a dedicated Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join their well-established team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a positive impact on young people's lives. As the Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Carmarthen, you will support the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading a committed staff team, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people in care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the children’s home in Carmarthen
- Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team to deliver high standards of care
- Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory standards are maintained
- Maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment for children and young people
- Work collaboratively with external agencies, families, and professionals
- Oversee care plans, audits, and quality assurance processes
- Contribute to staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing cover
Requirements:
- Experience working within a children’s residential home, preferably in Carmarthen or the surrounding area
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a care setting
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards)
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with occasional overtime
Why This Job Is Perfect for You:
- Monday–Friday work pattern in Carmarthen
- Strong earning potential with overtime opportunities
- Rewarding leadership role with a real impact on young lives
- Supportive management team and ongoing professional development
Apply Today:
If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to join a supportive, child-focused organisation in Carmarthen, we want to hear from you.
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.
