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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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