Trainee Manager - Children's Residential Home

Positive Outcome Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected provider is seeking a Trainee Manager for a therapeutic children's residential home in Chippenham. The ideal candidate will assist the Registered Manager, support the care team, and contribute to care planning for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This role includes full funding for your Level 5 Diploma and specialized training. A Level 3 Diploma and experience in residential care are required. A competitive salary of £35,276 a year is offered, reflecting the valuable work you'll engage in.

Benefits

Full funding for Level 5 Diploma

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Passion for progressing into a Registered Manager role.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home.
• Lead, support, and mentor the care team.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Trainee Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,276 per year (including one weekly sleep-in)

Make the Next Step in Your Residential Childcare Career

We're looking for an ambitious and caring Trainee Manager to join a small, therapeutic children's home in the heart of Chippenham. This 3-bedded home supports children and young people who may have Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and may have experienced trauma.

Located in the town centre, the home benefits from easy access to local amenities while offering a peaceful, homely environment - complete with a private garden, decking, and seating area for relaxation.

Why This Role is Different

You'll be fully supported by an experienced Registered Manager and have access to a structured Managerial Training Programme. Our client will also fund your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare, alongside specialist training in therapeutic and trauma-informed care.

What's on Offer

£35,276 per year (includes one sleep-in per week)

Tailored managerial training and development pathway

Full funding for your Level 5 Diploma

Specialist therapeutic and trauma-informed care training

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Generous annual leave and wellbeing resources

Your Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home

Lead, support, and mentor the care team

Contribute to care planning and safeguarding

Maintain high standards in line with Ofsted and organisational requirements

Build positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and professionals

Requirements

Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in a residential children's home

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

Passion for progressing into a Registered Manager role

Solid understanding of safeguarding principles

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