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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'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:
- 5000 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
Apply Now
To apply or find out more, contact Louise:
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Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.
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