Job Details
- Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
- Location: Highworth, Swindon
- Salary: £35,276 per annum (Includes a contracted sleep-in per week)
- Working Hour: Mix of 07:30–21:30 (on shift) and 08:30–16:30 (admin shifts)
- Number of Sleeps Required: 1 per week
- Pay Per Sleep: £63
- Service: Children’s Home
- Service Users: YPs with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
- Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
- Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in a children’s residential care setting as a Senior Support Worker
- Employment Type: Permanent
The Home
- Location: Highworth, Swindon
- Type of YPs: Learning Disabilities, EBD
- Ofsted Rating: Not specified
- Ratio of Staff to Children: High support levels, therapeutic staffing
Who we are looking for
- A passionate and trauma‑informed leader
- Confident in leading staff teams and safeguarding practices
- Committed to reflective practice and therapeutic care
- Experienced in residential childcare with a minimum of 1 year in a senior role
- NVQ Level 3 qualified with a UK driving licence
- Strong communicator with nurturing and empathetic leadership
Requirements
Sponsorship is not available. Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
About the Provider
A small, progressive, trauma‑informed provider of children's homes. Proud members of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC). Operate a growing number of therapeutic homes with a commitment to child‑centred practice. Ambitious future plans, with emphasis on staff development and service quality.
Benefits
Progression Opportunity: Senior leadership mentoring and development pathways. Qualification Opportunity: NVQ Level 5 offered.
- Bonuses
- Pension
- Mobile phone
- 28 days annual leave + 3 paid wellness days
- Staff Wellness Programme including Wellness Wednesdays
- Birthday leave
- Free meals & casual dress
- On‑site parking
- Discounted health & well‑being initiatives
Ethos & Culture
- Trauma‑informed and emotionally warm
- Community‑based and reflective working
- Supportive and family‑feel environment
- Committed to staff wellbeing and team support
Deputy Manager- Children's Home in Swindon employer: SGS Care Ltd
Join a dedicated and compassionate team as a Children's Registered Manager in East Lancashire / Greater Manchester, where you will lead a therapeutic children's home committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care. With a supportive leadership team, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Enjoy a competitive salary package and the satisfaction of working in an environment that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children.
