Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Cardiff, 
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment
Reference: 2999

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Care Leadership Career?

Diamond Search Recruitment is supporting a specialist care provider seeking a Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a residential service for young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining quality standards and ensuring exceptional care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day service leadership
• Supervise and mentor support staff
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and care
• Assist with staff rotas, training and performance management
• Support Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate care records and reports
• Promote a positive and nurturing environment for young people

About You

• Experience working in children’s residential care
• Previous senior or team leader experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care standards
• Passionate about supporting young people with complex needs
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable

• Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency Rgarding this vacancy.