Deputy Childrens Home Manager

Positive Outcome Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider is seeking a Deputy Children's Home Manager in Swindon to support the effective management of a residential children's service. The role involves leading staff, ensuring high care standards, and fostering a therapeutic environment for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a passion for improving children's lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Enhanced training access

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in residential children's settings.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to care staff.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Promote positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding practices

Team support

Childhood development

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Full Time, Permanent Deputy Children's Home Manager job vacancy Location: Swindon, Wiltshire. Salary: £35,300 per annum (Includes 1 Sleep-in per week).

Location

Situated just 6 miles outside Swindon Centre along the A36, this opportunity is also commutable from Areas such as Royal Wootton Bassett and Cirencester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,300 per annum, inclusive of one sleep-in shift per week.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Enhanced training and access to specialist courses in children's residential care.
• Generous holiday entitlement and access to wellbeing support.
  
  

Employer

This home is a nurturing, therapeutic residential children's service registered for up to three children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities. The organisation is committed to delivering a person-centred approach and creating a safe, structured, and empowering environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Their values are rooted in empathy, integrity, and consistency, aiming for every child to achieve their full potential.

Duties

Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the home and act as a role model for the staff team. You will:

• Provide leadership and supervision to care staff.
• Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Support the development and implementation of tailored care/support plans.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Ofsted standards and internal policies.
• Foster a homely, therapeutic environment.
• Promote positive outcomes and resilience.
  
  

Criteria

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK - No sponsorship is available.
• Previous experience working within a residential children's setting.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team effectively.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and children's home regulations.
• A passion for improving the lives of children with EBD and learning disabilities.
  
  

Compliance

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the employer is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Apply

Positive Outcome Recruitment have been carefully selected as a recruitment partner on behalf of this outstanding provider who would be your direct employer. We firmly believe that positive outcomes for children and young people start with finding the very best people to support them.

If you would love to be part of this fantastic team, then please apply. We will assist you throughout the recruitment process.