Job Description
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
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)
3. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support