Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Brook Street Social Care - Blaenau GwentSalary: Up to £41,000 per annumHours: Full-time, rota-based (including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties)Location: Blaenau GwentContract: 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 for an informal chat about the role.