Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Brook Street Social Care - Blaenau Gwent
Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, rota-based (including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties)
Location: Blaenau Gwent
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Brook Street Social Care is recruiting an experienced and committed Deputy Manager to join a well-established children's residential home in Blaenau Gwent. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered in line with trauma-informed principles.
This is a key leadership role where you will help create a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for children and young people with complex needs, including Autism and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide care staff through supervision, mentoring, and performance management
• Organise and manage staff rotas in line with operational needs
• Ensure staff understand daily routines, policies, and Children's Home Regulations (RISCA)
• Oversee care and placement plans, ensuring timely reviews and updates
• Lead or participate in meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions
• Promote a culture of openness, fairness, and safeguarding
• Assist with financial administration and budget management
• Monitor training compliance and staff development
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and Team Leaders when required
• Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support young people's development across education, hobbies, health, and emotional wellbeing
• Contribute to recruitment and HR processes
• Participate in the on-call rota

Essential Requirements

• QCF Level 4 or 5 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Minimum 2 years' management experience in a residential children's home
• Experience supporting young people with Autism, EBD, and mental health needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, RISCA, and key working
• Registered with Social Care Wales and on the DBS Update Service
• IT literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, reliable, and resilient
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• A confident leader and team player
• Able to work flexibly and manage challenging situations
• Committed to continuous development and high standards of care

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Access to a premium employee wellbeing programme including:
• 24/7 counselling and legal advice
• Health and wellbeing assessments
• Family care support
• Personal goal setting and lifestyle recommendations
• Activity tracking and app integration

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV to
Or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role.

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