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Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Reference: 12116
Location
Gowerton , Swansea, United Kingdom
Salary
£37,500 - £37,500
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Title: Children’s Home Deputy Manager – Swansea

Location: Swansea

Salary: £37,500 + 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 Swansea. 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 organizational 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 Swansea.

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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