Back to search
Location
Situated just 6 miles outside Swindon Centre along the A36, this opportunity is also commutable from Areas such as Royal Wootton Bassett and Cirencester.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,300 per annum, inclusive of one sleep-in shift per week.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive team environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.
- Enhanced training and access to specialist courses in childrens residential care.
- Generous holiday entitlement and access to wellbeing support.
Employer
This home is a nurturing, therapeutic residential childrens service registered for up to three children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities. The organisation is committed to delivering a person-centred approach and creating a safe, structured, and empowering environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Their values are rooted in empathy, integrity, and consistency, aiming for every child to achieve their full potential.
Duties
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the home and act as a role model for the staff team. You will:
- Provide leadership and supervision to care staff.
- Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.
- Support the development and implementation of tailored care/support plans.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Ofsted standards and internal policies.
- Foster a homely, therapeutic environment.
- Promote positive outcomes and resilience.
Criteria
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK No sponsorship is available.
- Previous experience working within a residential childrens setting.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team effectively.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and childrens home regulations.
- A passion for improving the lives of children with EBD and learning disabilities.
Compliance
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the employer is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Apply
Positive Outcome Recruitment have been carefully selected as a recruitment partner on behalf of this outstanding provider who would be your direct employer. We firmly believe that positive outcomes for children and young people start with finding the very best people to support them.
If you would love to be part of this fantastic team, then please apply. We will assist you throughout the recruitment process.
