Deputy Manager
Sgscare
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Job summary
Sgscare is seeking a committed Deputy Manager for a 3-bed Children's Residential Home in Radstock. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to run daily operations, lead and mentor staff, ensure safeguarding and care plans are implemented, and promote trauma-informed, therapeutic practice.
The role is a permanent, full-time position on a 42-hour week with a mix of on-shift and admin work; benefits include progression opportunities, a pension, and 28 days leave.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential.
- Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards.
- Full UK Driving Licence is required.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.
- Leading and mentoring the staff team.
- Completing supervisions, inductions and performance support.
- Promoting therapeutic and trauma-informed practice throughout the home.
- Supporting the development of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and record keeping.
- Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
- Promoting staff wellbeing and reflective practice.
- Leading by example and creating a positive team culture.
Skills
Education
Job description
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Radstock
Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Potential Take-Home: £37,640 – £41,640 per annum (including sleep-ins)
Sleep-ins: £70 per sleep
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week. Mixture of on-shift working and administrative shifts.
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Learning Difficulties (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards (supported by our client)
Minimum of one year's experience within an Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home, ideally at Senior Residential Support Worker level or above.
Good understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding.
Experience of supporting children using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
Full UK Driving Licence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established therapeutic children's residential provider supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and therapeutic care while supporting and developing the staff team.
Number of Beds: 3-bed Children's Residential Home
Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager who is passionate about therapeutic childcare and making a lasting difference to children's lives.
You will be confident supporting staff, leading shifts, maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding, and ensuring the home remains compliant with Children's Homes Regulations.
Supporting the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.
Leading and mentoring the staff team.
Completing supervisions, inductions and performance support.
Promoting therapeutic and trauma-informed practice throughout the home.
Supporting the development of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and record keeping.
Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
Promoting staff wellbeing and reflective practice.
Leading by example and creating a positive team culture.
Our client is a specialist therapeutic children's residential care provider committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people.
Specialist therapeutic children's residential provider.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider that places therapeutic care, emotional warmth and staff wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.
You’ll receive strong operational support, regular mentoring and genuine opportunities to develop your career within a growing organisation.
Career progression into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles.
Opportunity to complete Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification if not already enrolled.
Comprehensive training programme including:
Trauma-informed care
Therapeutic practice
Leadership development
Reflective practice
Ongoing professional development
£34,000–£38,000 base salary
Potential take-home of £37,640–£41,640 including sleep-ins
£70 per sleep-in
Performance bonuses
Pension scheme
Additional employee benefits
42-hour permanent contract
Mixture of leadership and office-based responsibilities
28 days annual leave
Three paid wellness shifts each year
Birthday leave
Staff wellbeing programme
Mobile phone
Regular mentoring and operational support
Excellent career progression opportunities
Comprehensive therapeutic training
Our client is committed to delivering attachment-focused, trauma-informed care that helps children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Supportive, reflective and child-centred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.
Sponsorship is not available.
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