Deputy Manager Residential Child care Melksham. Job in Somerset Education & Training Jobs

Brook Street Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential children's care provider in Wiltshire seeks a Deputy Manager to lead a team and support children with emotional and behavioural needs. This role requires at least one year in residential care management, relevant diploma, and strong safeguarding knowledge. Benefits include an annual Christmas bonus, referral scheme, training opportunities, and a supportive team culture, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Annual Christmas bonus

2,500 referral scheme

Blue Light Card and Tastecard discounts

Buy/sell annual leave

Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support.
• Good leadership, organisation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring residential care staff.
• Overseeing safeguarding and quality of care.
• Managing rotas, incidents, and staff supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma support

Team-focused attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People’s Workforce or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager Residential Children Home
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: 30,048 per year based on 160 hours month
Sleep-ins: 4 month at 65 each
Overtime: 5 extra per hour over contract

Step into Leadership in Children's Residential Care. We're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to join our team supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This role is ideal for a Senior Support Worker ready to move up or a current Deputy seeking a new challenge in a values-driven home.

Your Role

You'll support the Home Manager in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Duties include:

• Leading and mentoring residential care staff
• Overseeing safeguarding and quality of care
• Managing rotas, incidents, and staff supervision
• Supporting care planning and behaviour strategies
• Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding policies
• Providing calm leadership in crisis situations

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

What You\'ll Need

• 1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy
• Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People\'s Workforce or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support
• Good leadership, organisation, and decision-making skills
• Flexible, team-focused attitude
• UK driving licence preferred.

Benefits

• Annual Christmas bonus
• 2,500 referral scheme
• Blue Light Card and Tastecard discounts
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support

Development

• Comprehensive induction
• Access to internal training and qualifications
• Regular trauma-informed training
• Progression routes to Registered Manager and beyond

Culture

• Supportive and inclusive team
• Recognition and open communication
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

Apply Now

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