Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Premier Healthcare; Warminster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care provider in Warminster is seeking a Deputy Manager for a residential home. This role offers the opportunity to lead with a focus on child-centred care and to make a significant impact on young people's lives. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar environment, alongside an NVQ Level 3 or 4. The position offers up to £40,000, genuine career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Fully funded qualifications

Employee wellbeing support

Blue Light Card & discounts

NEST pension scheme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s home (Senior or Deputy level).
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations & safeguarding procedures.
• Confident, proactive, and passionate about positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations and leadership.
• Lead, mentor and inspire the team to deliver exceptional child-centred care.
• Model best practice and uphold the home’s therapeutic approach.

Skills

Leadership

Child-centred care

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Up to £40,000 (including sleep-ins) + L5 Funded + Blue Light Card

Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a driven Senior or Deputy Manager ready to step into a role where your impact truly matters? Do you thrive in a supportive, therapeutic environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is prioritised? Are you looking for a leadership position that offers progression, structure, and a chance to shape the future of a nurturing children’s home? Then this could be for you…

This opportunity is perfect for someone who wants to step into a dynamic Deputy Manager role within a high-quality, child-centred residential home. You’ll join a welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team within a region of 17 homes, all backed by a national organisation known for investing heavily in staff development, therapeutic practice, and consistent high standards of care.

You’ll bring your own personality, creativity, and leadership style to a home that values ideas, encourages innovation, and supports your development through Level 5 training and hands‑on progression. If you want to feel valued, supported, and trusted to help young people thrive, this role puts you right at the heart of it.

What’s in it for you?

• Total earnings up to £40,000
• Base Salary £33,664
• Sleep‑ins at £62.64 each – £3,000 – £6,500 a year!
• Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
• Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
• Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• Paid induction and sector‑leading training to set you up for success
• Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
• Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
• Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
• NEST pension scheme
• Staff referral bonuses
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation

About the Organisation & Home

Part of a large, respected national group supporting children aged 8‑18. Region of 17 homes, providing strong peer support & management structure. A beautiful 4‑bed home in Maiden Bradley, close to Frome & Warminster. Warm, therapeutic environment where young people’s voices are valued. Organisation committed to reducing restraint, therapeutic practice, and "language that cares".

Access to a wide breadth of specialist support, including:

• Clinical practitioners
• Therapeutic advisors
• Behaviour specialists
• Group‑wide leadership network

You will be part of a culture built on stability, dignity, independence, and positive outcomes.

About the Role

• Support the Home Manager with day‑to‑day operations and leadership
• Lead, mentor and inspire the team to deliver exceptional child‑centred care
• Model best practice and uphold the home’s therapeutic approach
• Assist with staff development, supervision, coaching and rota oversight
• Help shape the home’s culture, structure and future direction
• Take responsibility when the Manager is absent, ensuring high standards are maintained
• Support with behaviour management, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Encourage independence, empowerment, dignity and positive relationships
• Play a key role in maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive home environment

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential children’s home (Senior or Deputy level)
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (Residential Pathway)
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations & safeguarding procedures
• Experience with rotas, budgets and team supervision
• Confident, proactive, and passionate about positive outcomes for children
• A strong role model with a hands‑on leadership style
• Full UK Driving Licence

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If you are ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I’d love to hear from you.

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