Job Title: Deputy Manager Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: £32,552 per annum £3,120 contracted sleep-in allowance (£35,672 with only 4 sleeps/ £40,352 with 10 sleeps) overtime at £5 extra per hour (£20.65/hr) Working Hour: 40 hours per week, rolling rota Hourly Rate: £15.65 (plus £5 per hour for overtime) Number of Sleeps Required: Minimum 4 per month (more available if desired) Pay Per Sleep: £65 plus travel allowance Service: Children’s Home Service Users: Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Qualifications Required: Level 3 in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce Qualification (or equivalent in residential childcare) Experience in Years Required: At least 1 year as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a Children’s Home setting Employment Type: Permanent The Home: Number of Beds: 4 Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Type of YPs: EBD Ofsted Rating: Not specified Ratio of staff to children: Not specified Who we are looking for… We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Deputy Manager to join a stable, supportive team under a newly appointed, highly experienced Home Manager. You will have strong leadership skills, excellent safeguarding knowledge, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people. Who you will be working for… You will be part of one of the UK’s most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education, operating multiple homes nationwide with a strong reputation for quality and progression opportunities. The organisation values staff wellbeing, professional growth, and maintaining high care standards. Why this Home & Company… Progression Opportunity: Clear pathway to Registered Manager roles Qualification Opportunity: Ongoing training & CPD, therapeutic training via SHINE programme Benefits: Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Generous Refer a Friend scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Comprehensive induction programme (face-to-face training, shadowing, and local induction) Supportive management and leadership team Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support Ethos & Culture: The home operates with a strong values-based approach, providing a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment where young people can flourish. Staff are encouraged to work collaboratively, model positive behaviours, and maintain a therapeutic, child-focused approach. Sponsorship is not available How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk