Deputy Manager

Elephant Recruitment Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment group as a Deputy Manager in a well-resourced children's home in Swindon. You will take charge of daily operations, ensure outstanding care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and lead a high-performing staff team. This role offers a salary up to £38,276, professional development, and an opportunity to create impactful, individualized care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Residential childcare experience with EBD and/or LD is essential.
• Previous leadership experience in a Deputy or Senior role preferred.
• A calm, organised approach with a real commitment to improving children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a high-performing staff team.
• Promoting therapeutic, person-centred care in line with Ofsted standards.
• Overseeing shift planning, staff development, and care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Residential Childcare

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Level 5 (open to or working towards)

Job description

Deputy Manager Join a High-Performing Team in a Dual Needs Home
Location: Swindon Salary: £32,000 £35,000 + Sleep-in Payments (up to £38,276 total)

Looking for your next step in a supportive, well-resourced children s home? We re recruiting a Deputy Manager for a 5-bed home in Swindon that supports children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). With a stable, experienced staff team and strong leadership in place, this is a fantastic opportunity to focus on quality care and meaningful leadership.

About the Role:

You ll be working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and outstanding care for up to 5 children currently 3 in placement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a confident, high-performing staff team

• Promoting therapeutic, person-centred care in line with Ofsted standards

• Overseeing shift planning, staff development, and care planning

• Supporting safeguarding, compliance, and day-to-day home management

• While occasional sleep-ins may be required, they are not guaranteed due to strong staffing levels

What Makes This Exciting:

• Work with a strong, well-established team less firefighting, more forward planning

• Dual registration enhance your experience across both EBD and LD support

• Spacious 5-bed home room to deliver impactful, individualised care

• Supportive leadership collaborate with a committed Registered Manager

• Competitive salary up to £38,276 including sleep-ins

About You:

We re looking for a confident and proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment:

• Residential childcare experience with EBD and/or LD is essential

• Previous leadership experience in a Deputy or Senior role preferred

• Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare) required; open to or working towards Level 5

• A calm, organised approach with a real commitment to improving children s lives

• Confident with safeguarding and Ofsted standards

Why Join This Provider?

This provider combines strong values with clear structure and support. You ll be joining a team that takes pride in quality care, invests in staff development, and promotes from within. With a culture of stability and focus, it s a great place to continue growing your career.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like your next step, we d love to hear from you. Contact us today on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or apply now to take the leap.