Many of the team have been with us for over a decade, progressing, developing, and building meaningful, long-term careers. This stability and shared commitment create the foundation for high-quality, consistent, child-centred practice.
We are looking for a manager who is:
* Passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children
* Experienced in residential childcare and confident in leading a regulated service
* Skilled in trauma‑informed practice and emotionally attuned leadership
* Able to drive quality, compliance, and service improvement
* A strong communicator who builds trust and partnership
* Committed to reflective practice and staff development
* Professional, resilient, and child‑focused
* Holding (or working towards) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £47,500 - £55,000 per annum
You will receive:
* Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
* Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
* Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
* Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Our client is also -
* Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
* Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
* Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.
If you feel you match the criteria above, please apply with your most updated CV
Salary description
£47500.00 - £55000.00 per year