Deputy manager

Deputy Manager

Children Home
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £30,048 per year based on 160 hours month
Sleep-ins: 4 month at £65 each


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. 1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy

2. Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent)