Deputy Children's Home Manager

Trusted Talent; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Warminster is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to provide strong leadership in a children's residential home. The role includes mentoring a care team, overseeing safeguarding and compliance, and supporting administrative tasks. An ideal candidate has a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a similar setting. This position offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 along with benefits like ongoing training and company events.

Benefits

Casual dress

Free & on-site parking

Company events & wellbeing programme

Discounted or free food

Ongoing training & career development

Clear path to Registered Manager level

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted standards.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership alongside the Registered Manager.
• Lead and support a dedicated care team to deliver therapeutic care.
• Mentor and supervise staff, ensuring team members thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring and Supervision

Knowledge of safeguarding

Flexibility for on-call and shift work

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager - Children’s Residential Home
Warminster, Wiltshire
£40,000-£45,000 + Benefits

What You'll Do

• Work as Deputy Manager alongside the Registered Manager to provide strong leadership.
• Lead and support a dedicated care team to deliver therapeutic, child-centred care.
• Mentor and supervise staff, ensuring every team member thrives under your guidance as Deputy Manager.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager, including on-call duties and chairing meetings.
• Take ownership of safeguarding, compliance, care planning, and professional record-keeping.
• Build trusted relationships with young people, families, social workers, and schools.
• Support with rotas, budgets, reports, and audits, acting as Deputy Manager who keeps the home running smoothly.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and aspirational culture within the home.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience supervising staff in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulations, and Ofsted standards.
• A confident leader with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility for on-call and shift work.
• Driving licence (preferred).

Whether you're an experienced Deputy Manager or a senior practitioner ready to step up, this role offers the support and scope to succeed.

The Benefits

• £40,000-£45,000 salary
• Casual dress
• Free & on-site parking
• Company events & wellbeing programme
• Discounted or free food
• Ongoing training & career development
• Clear path to Registered Manager level

If you're ready to step up as a Deputy Manager, this is your chance to lead from the front, develop your career, and help shape a home where young people can thrive.