Deputy Manager in Melksham

Deputy Manager

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Children Home
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £30,048 per year based on 160 hours month
Sleep-ins: 4 month at £65 each

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. xiskglj

Benefits:

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

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

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