Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Job Title

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location

Chippenham

Salary

£35,000 per annum (base) / £38,640 per annum (including 1 sleep in per week which is option should a Candidate wish to increase there take home salary)

Working Hours

42 hours per week

Sleeps Required and Pay per Sleep

Number of Sleeps Required: 1 per week. Pay Per Sleep: £70

Service

Children's Home

Service Users

YPs with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Qualifications Required

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 1 year in a children's residential care setting as a Senior Support Worker

Employment Type

Permanent

The Home

• Location: Chippenham
• Type of YPs: Learning Disabilities, EBD
• Ratio of Staff to Children: High support levels, therapeutic staffing

Who we are looking for

• A confident and trauma informed leader who can support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home
• Experienced in leading shifts, supervising staff, and maintaining high safeguarding standards
• Committed to delivering consistent, therapeutic care to young people with complex needs
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker within an Ofsted regulated children's home
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle
• Strong communication skills with a calm, nurturing leadership style

Eligibility and Requirements

• Sponsorship is not available
• Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered

Who you will be working for

• Our client is a small, progressive provider of children's residential care services
• A therapeutic, child centred approach sits at the core of their practice
• Operate a number of homes supporting young people with EBD and Learning Disabilities
• Continued growth plans with a strong focus on quality and staff development

Why this Home & Company

• Progression Opportunity: Clear pathway into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles
• Qualification Opportunity: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management fully supported
• Benefits: Competitive salary with enhanced earnings through sleep ins, pension, and ongoing training

Ethos & Culture

• Trauma informed and relationship based approach
• Supportive and reflective team environment
• Strong emphasis on consistency, structure, and outcomes for young people