Deputy Manager Residential Child care Melksham
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Deputy Manager Residential Children's 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+ 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
T: 0117 948 6300
M: 07929 476065
Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.
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