Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
Pay rate: GBP 35,152 per annum
Job Type: Full:Time
Shift and schedule:
Shift pattern:
160 hours per month (average 40 hours per week)
Rota basis: 2 days on + sleep:in, followed by 4 days off
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this excellent Deputy Manager opportunity in Wiltshire.
This is a key leadership role supporting children and young people within a residential care setting, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence. You will play a vital role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading the team, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
We are looking for a confident and experienced individual who can lead by example, inspire a team, and contribute to the smooth running of the home. This role is ideal for someone ready to step into senior leadership and progress within residential childcare.
Salary and Benefits:
: GBP 35,152 per annum
: Sleep:in shifts included within rota (sleep:in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
: Weekly pay every Friday
: DBS fees reimbursed
: Refer a friend scheme : earn up to GBP 500 per referral
: Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
: Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on:demand, to support your professional development
Company and Role:
: Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
: Leading and developing a team of support staff
: Supporting the Registered Manager with the day:to:day running of the home
: Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Day:to:day responsibilities include:
: Supporting the management of the home and deputising in the Manager's absence
: Leading shifts and providing guidance and direction to staff
: Supervising staff performance and supporting development
: Ensuring safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times
: Supporting care planning, reviews, and outcomes for young people
: Managing health and safety processes and risk assessments within the home
: Supporting audits, inspections (Ofsted), and quality assurance processes
: Liaising with external professionals including local authorities, schools, and health services
: Supporting budget awareness and resource management within the home
: Leading and supporting staff induction, training, and ongoing development
Household responsibilities include:
: Ensuring the home environment is safe, welcoming, and well:maintained
: Supporting high standards of care, structure, and routine
: Promoting a positive and homely environment for young people
Successful Candidate:
: Previous experience in children's residential care (essential)
: Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)
: Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children's Homes Regulations
: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
: Confident decision:maker with a calm and resilient approach
: Strong communication and organisational skills
: Flexible to work shifts, including sleep:ins and weekends
: Commitment to continuous professional development
Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you
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