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Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Up to £40,000 (including sleep-ins) + L5 Funded + Blue Light Card

Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a driven Senior or Deputy Manager ready to step into a role where your impact truly matters?

Do you thrive in a supportive, therapeutic environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is prioritised?

Are you looking for a leadership position that offers progression, structure, and a chance to shape the future of a nurturing children's home?

Then this could be for you…

This opportunity is perfect for someone who wants to step into a dynamic Deputy Manager role within a high-quality, child-centred residential home.

You'll join a welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team within a region of 17 homes, all backed by a national organisation known for investing heavily in staff development, therapeutic practice, and consistent high standards of care.

You'll bring your own personality, creativity, and leadership style to a home that values ideas, encourages innovation, and supports your development through Level 5 training and hands-on progression.

If you want to feel valued, supported, and trusted to help young people thrive, this role puts you right at the heart of it.

What's in it for you?

Total earnings up to £40,000
Base Salary £33,664
Sleep-ins at £62.64 each - £3,000 - £6,500 a year! 
Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
Paid induction and sector-leading training to set you up for success
Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
NEST pension scheme
Staff referral bonuses
Free enhanced DBS check
Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation 

About the Organisation & Home:

Part of a large, respected national group supporting children aged 8-18
Region of 17 homes, providing strong peer support & management structure
A beautiful 4-bed home in Maiden Bradley, close to Frome & Warminster
Warm, therapeutic environment where young people's voices are valued
Organisation committed to reducing restraint, therapeutic practice, and "language that cares"
Access to a wide breadth of specialist support, including:
Clinical practitioners
Therapeutic advisors
Behaviour specialists
Group-wide leadership network
You will be part of a culture built on stability, dignity, independence, and positive outcomes 

About the Role:

Support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations and leadership
Lead, mentor and inspire the team to deliver exceptional child-centred care
Model best practice and uphold the home's therapeutic approach
Assist with staff development, supervision, coaching and rota oversight
Help shape the home's culture, structure and future direction
Take responsibility when the Manager is absent, ensuring high standards are maintained
Support with behaviour management, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
Encourage independence, empowerment, dignity and positive relationships
Play a key role in maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive home environment 

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential children's home (Senior or Deputy level)
NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (Residential Pathway)
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations & safeguarding procedures
Experience with rotas, budgets and team supervision
Confident, proactive, and passionate about positive outcomes for children
A strong role model with a hands-on leadership style
Full UK Driving Licence 

Interested?

If you're ready to lead a service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:

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