Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Potential Take-Home: £37,640 – £41,640 per annum (including sleep-ins)
Sleep-ins: £70 per sleep
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week. Mixture of on-shift working and administrative shifts.
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Learning Difficulties (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or willingness to work towards (supported by our client)
Experience Required
Minimum of one year's experience within an Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home, ideally at Senior Residential Support Worker level or above.
Good understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding.
Experience of supporting children using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
Full UK Driving Licence.
The Home
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established therapeutic children's residential provider supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and therapeutic care while supporting and developing the staff team.
Number of Beds: 3-bed Children's Residential Home
Who We Are Looking For
Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager who is passionate about therapeutic childcare and making a lasting difference to children’s lives.
You will be confident supporting staff, leading shifts, maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding, and ensuring the home remains compliant with Children's Homes Regulations.
Key Responsibilities Include
Supporting the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.
Leading and mentoring the staff team.
Completing supervisions, inductions and performance support.
Promoting therapeutic and trauma-informed practice throughout the home.
Supporting the development of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and record keeping.
Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
Promoting staff wellbeing and reflective practice.
Leading by example and creating a positive team culture.
Who You Will Be Working For
Our client is a specialist therapeutic children's residential care provider committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people.
Company Type/Size
Specialist therapeutic children's residential provider.
Why This Home & Company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider that places therapeutic care, emotional warmth and staff wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.
You’ll receive strong operational support, regular mentoring and genuine opportunities to develop your career within a growing organisation.
Progression
Career progression into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles.
Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification if not already enrolled.
Training / Qualifications
Comprehensive training programme including:
Trauma-informed care
Therapeutic practice
Leadership development
Reflective practice
Ongoing professional development
Benefits
£34,000–£38,000 base salary
Potential take-home of £37,640–£41,640 including sleep-ins
£70 per sleep-in
Performance bonuses
Pension scheme
Additional employee benefits
42-hour permanent contract
Mixture of leadership and office-based responsibilities
28 days annual leave
Three paid wellness shifts each year
Birthday leave
Staff wellbeing programme
Mobile phone
Regular mentoring and operational support
Excellent career progression opportunities
Comprehensive therapeutic training
Ethos
Our client is committed to delivering attachment-focused, trauma-informed care that helps children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Culture
Supportive, reflective and child-centred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.
Sponsorship is not available.
Deputy Manager in Chippenham employer: Sgscare
Sgscare in Burgess Hill is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both staff and the children they care for. With competitive pay, a comprehensive pension scheme, and free training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people facing challenges. The collaborative work culture fosters teamwork and respect, making it a rewarding place to build a career in children's residential care.
