Deputy Care Manager
Stepping Stones Care Services (South Wales) Limited
Charing Cross · posted 6 August 2026
Salary
£30,000 a year
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Management and Consultancy
* Additional payment provided for sleep ins and overtime hours worked*
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
Location Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hours - This is an exciting opportunity as we have adapted the flexibility of this role to develop a healthy work/life balance for the successful candidate.The role will be Monday Friday with some flexibility based on the individual.
We have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team within our childrens home in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area.Supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location.
We provide a homely environment where Young People feel secure, supported, and nurtured so if you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.
Your Role
As a Deputy you will support the registered manager in the running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulation and statutory requirements, along with our organisations policy, procedures and ethos.You will be required to deputise in the managers absence, supporting staff in addition to the children and young people
Requirements to be a Deputy Care Manager:
Essential
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or a Shift Leader, within a residential setting.
Full UK manual drivers licence
Minimum age 22
Passion to make a difference
Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
Basic IT skills
Flexibility of working hours
Able to act as a positive role model
Knowledge & understanding of Statutory requirements & regulations
Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments
Desirable
Level 4 qualification specific in Health & Social Care or Equivalent
Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
Experience of working with children
Experience of residential childcare
Welsh Speaker
What we Offer:
Competitive pay with structured progression
28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
Birthday day off
Opportunity to progress & develop leadership and management skills
Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
Company Pension Scheme
Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
Incentive bonus vouchers
Why apply with Stepping Stones Care
You will be a part of a caring, supportive and dynamic team, as a Deputy you will quickly become an integral part of the house team, supporting and deputising for the registered manager. Making a real and positive difference to our childrens lives. xwzovoh
Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing
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Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
Location Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hours - This is an exciting opportunity as we have adapted the flexibility of this role to develop a healthy work/life balance for the successful candidate.The role will be Monday Friday with some flexibility based on the individual.
We have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team within our childrens home in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area.Supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location.
We provide a homely environment where Young People feel secure, supported, and nurtured so if you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.
Your Role
As a Deputy you will support the registered manager in the running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulation and statutory requirements, along with our organisations policy, procedures and ethos.You will be required to deputise in the managers absence, supporting staff in addition to the children and young people
Requirements to be a Deputy Care Manager:
Essential
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or a Shift Leader, within a residential setting.
Full UK manual drivers licence
Minimum age 22
Passion to make a difference
Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
Basic IT skills
Flexibility of working hours
Able to act as a positive role model
Knowledge & understanding of Statutory requirements & regulations
Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments
Desirable
Level 4 qualification specific in Health & Social Care or Equivalent
Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
Experience of working with children
Experience of residential childcare
Welsh Speaker
What we Offer:
Competitive pay with structured progression
28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
Birthday day off
Opportunity to progress & develop leadership and management skills
Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
Company Pension Scheme
Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
Incentive bonus vouchers
Why apply with Stepping Stones Care
You will be a part of a caring, supportive and dynamic team, as a Deputy you will quickly become an integral part of the house team, supporting and deputising for the registered manager. Making a real and positive difference to our childrens lives. xwzovoh
Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing