Deputy Manager

Sgscare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Staff wellbeing programme

Career progression opportunities

Performance bonuses

Mobile phone

Job summary

Sgscare in Swindon is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 5-bed Children’s Home, focused on learning difficulties and emotional/behavioural needs. You will help lead the day-to-day operation, ensuring safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care while supporting and developing staff.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential) and a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to pursue. A Full UK Driving Licence is also needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards (supported).

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.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Swindon

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)

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards (supported by our client)

Experience Required

• 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.

The Home

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: 5-bed Children's Residential Home

Who We Are Looking For

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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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.

Who You Will Be Working For

Our client is a specialist therapeutic children's residential care provider committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people.

Company Type/Size

Specialist therapeutic children's residential provider.

Why This Home & Company

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.

Progression

• Career progression into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles.
• Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification if not already enrolled.

Training / Qualifications

Comprehensive training programme including:

• Trauma-informed care
• Therapeutic practice
• Leadership development
• Reflective practice
• Ongoing professional development

Benefits

• £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

Ethos

Our client is committed to delivering attachment-focused, trauma-informed care that helps children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

Culture

Supportive, reflective and child-centred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Sponsorship is not available.