Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Manager - Residential Services

Location:

Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary: £32k per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the team, working across two residential services located close to one another in Barry. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within residential and respite settings.

• £15.45 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Fully funded learning and development opportunities
• Access to employee discounts covering shopping, leisure, and household expenses
• Generous employee referral scheme

• Working alongside the Service Manager and staff teams to maintain high-quality support tailored to individual needs
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring support workers to promote best practice
• Supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis to promote wellbeing, independence, and meaningful daily living
• Participating in an on-call rota
• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within residential and respite environments
• Managing situations where behaviours may occasionally be challenging, while maintaining a positive and supportive approach
• No two days are the same, making this an incredibly rewarding leadership opportunity.

• QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, with willingness to work towards Level 4
• Experience using electronic systems and Microsoft Office programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A trustworthy, reliable, and professional approach
• The ability to motivate, inspire, and develop others
• A compassionate, people-focused mindset
• A commitment to equality, empowerment, and removing barriers for both individuals supported and staff
• A full driving licence is essential, as the role involves working across two services located close together.

If you are a hands‑on leader looking to make a real difference while developing your management career, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Holly at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).