Deputy Home Manager

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Bracknell is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Registered Manager in providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to young residents. This role requires leadership skills and experience in residential settings. The ideal candidate will have relevant diplomas and a strong understanding of safeguarding principles. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced Deputy Home Manager or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong background in working with children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for residents.
• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Leadership and management skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

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Salary: £28,500 - £34,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) PLUS sleep in allowance (at least £2,730 per annum)

Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, 10am – 6pm + sleep ins (approx. 1 per week). 37.5 hours per week

About SWAAY

Join us at SWAAY to re-parent traumatised and abused children, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours, supporting them to achieve their aspirations whilst we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Deputy Home Manager to maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for the young people in our 4-bed home in Bracknell. As a Deputy Home Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of children’s home, playing a key role in ensuring all young people are provided with excellent standards of individualised care. You will work with openness and compassion and be a positive role‑model to our young people and staff team.

If you are an experienced Deputy Home Manager or Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As Deputy Home Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all residents, supporting the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the provision of high‑quality, trauma‑informed care, meeting safeguarding requirements, and acting as a positive role‑model for staff and residents.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a commitment to achieve this qualification
• Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings
• Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma‑informed care
• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references (SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children)

What we offer

• Support with obtaining the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (if required)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career aspirations, including Attachment Informed Approaches (Dyadic Developmental Practice – DDP)
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, with access to support and guidance in many areas including home life, health/lifestyle and legal support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Blue Light Discount providing offers in retail, hospitality and more
• Length of Service Bonus
• £750 Employee Referral Bonus

Contact

For more information about this position, please contact Amy George at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness. SWAAY has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination and harassment.