Deputy Manager Residential Children Home
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £30,048 per year based on 160 hours month
Sleep-ins: 4 month at £65 each
Overtime: £5 extra per hour over contract
£5,000 Welcome bonus
Step into Leadership in Children's Residential Care
We're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to join our team supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This role is ideal for a Senior Support Worker ready to move up or a current Deputy seeking a new challenge in a values-driven home.
Your Role
You'll support the Home Manager in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Duties include:
Leading and mentoring residential care staff
Overseeing safeguarding and quality of care
Managing rotas, incidents, and staff supervision
Supporting care planning and behaviour strategies
Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies
Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding policies
Providing calm leadership in crisis situations
Shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
What You'll Need
1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy
Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support
Good leadership, organisation, and decision-making skills
Flexible, team-focused attitude
UK driving licence preferred.
Benefits:
Annual Christmas bonus
£2,500 referral scheme
Blue Light Card and Tastecard discounts
Buy/sell annual leave
Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support
Development:
Comprehensive induction
Access to internal training and qualifications
Regular trauma-informed training
Progression routes to Registered Manager and beyond
Culture:
Supportive and inclusive team
Recognition and open communication
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
Apply Now
To apply or find out more, contact Louise:
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Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.