Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Vetro Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is looking for a passionate Deputy Manager for their Residential Children's Home in Chippenham. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader in children's social care with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices. This pivotal role involves overseeing operations and promoting empathetic relationships in a supportive environment. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for career development, alongside a commitment to providing quality care and emotional support to young people.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Integrated therapeutic support programme

Comprehensive Staff Wellness Programme

Occupancy Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in Residential Children’s Social Care, ideally as a Senior Support Worker.
• Strong understanding of The Children’s Home Regulations.
• Confident in dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager with day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure the safeguarding, supervision, and mentorship of all children and staff.
• Manage team members effectively.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Nurturing interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home (Chippenham)

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in residential children’s social care, ready to make a real difference?

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a progressive, trauma‑informed group of Children’s Homes that champions the values of a Therapeutic Community. We believe in upholding strong relationships as central to our practice, taking an empathetic and engaging approach with young people, their families, and professionals.

Our home is a three‑bed residential setting, specialising in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary: Up to £38,600 per annum, depending on experience.

Location: Chippenham

Contract: 42 hours per week, including on‑shift working (07:30‑21:30) and administrative shifts (08:30‑16:30). All shifts are flexible and open to discussion with the RM.

Your Role

As a key leadership figure, you’ll be instrumental in assisting the Home Manager with the day‑to‑day operations. This includes:

• Ensuring the safeguarding, supervision, and mentorship of all children and staff.
• Effectively managing team members.
• Assisting with all operational tasks related to running the home.
• Promoting strong, empathetic relationships with young people, their families, and external agencies, in line with our therapeutic community values.

What We Offer

• Career development opportunities, including the chance to complete an NVQ Level 5.
• An integrated therapeutic support programme based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) therapeutic model.
• Beautiful, comfortable, and homely environments with a focus on strength‑based care and emotional attachment.
• A culture of Emotional Warmth Parenting.
• Reflective and Progressive Ways of Working for all staff.
• A comprehensive Staff Wellness Programme, including Wellness Wednesdays, birthday days off, Wellness shifts, and fun wellbeing activities.
• Exceptional Senior Management and Operational Support, including 1:1 mentoring for all deputies and managers.
• Occupancy Bonus Available (details to be discussed at interview).

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Experienced in Residential Children’s Social Care, with a minimum of one year’s experience, ideally as a Senior Support Worker.
• Possesses a strong understanding of Trauma‑Informed Care and a therapeutic background.
• Holds a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Has a UK Driving Licence.
• Confidently understands The Children’s Home Regulations and all associated legislation.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication, and nurturing interpersonal skills.
• Confident in dealing with people, with the ability to challenge, guide, and mentor.
• Has a clear DBS and positive references from all previous roles working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Possesses the ability and strength of character to handle challenging situations in a non‑consequential and nurturing way, with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries.
• Working knowledge of PACE and an effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children.

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference, committed to therapeutic work, and open to continuous learning, providing consistent, high-quality care for our young people.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.