Deputy Manager Residential Children home

Brook Street Social Care NMR; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Salisbury is seeking a Deputy Manager for its Children's Home. In this role, you will support the Home Manager to create a safe and nurturing environment, leading residential care staff and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a Level 3 Diploma in the Children & Young People’s Workforce. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome bonus

Annual Christmas bonus

£2,500 referral scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card and Tastecard

Buy/sell annual leave

Free eye tests

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy.
• Strong understanding of trauma and behaviour support.
• UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in providing leadership.
• Oversee safeguarding and quality of care.
• Manage rotas and staff supervision.
• Support care planning and behaviour strategies.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Team-focused attitude

Education

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

Job description

Deputy Manager Residential Children Home

Location : Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary : £30,048 - £33,168 per year based on 160 hours month

Sleep-ins : min 4 per month at £65 each

£5,000 Welcome bonus

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 will support the Home Manager in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

• 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

• £5,000 Welcome bonus
• 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

and much much more.

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

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Contact

To apply or find out more, contact Louise :

T : 0117 948 6300

M : 07929 476065

Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.