Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children''s Residential Care


Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: -5,000 joining bonus plus excellent overtime rate of -5 per hour

Bright Futures, Inspired By You

There''s nothing more rewarding than helping young people believe in themselves, celebrate their uniqueness and have the confidence to achieve success that is personal to them.

We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our children''s residential care team in Melksham, supporting the delivery of exceptional care and a warm, nurturing environment for young people.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Home Manager to support the effective running of the home and ensure young people receive consistently high-quality care.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Working alongside the Home Manager across all aspects of running the home, including compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and financial planning.
* Leading and inspiring the team through supervision, appraisals, professional development and training.
* Managing the home effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager.
* Ensuring the home provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
* Maintaining high standards of care and supporting positive outcomes for young people.
* Managing health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
* Ensuring team training remains up to date and compliant.
* Liaising with professionals and contributing to effective care planning.
* Acting as a positive role model for looked-after children.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, we want you to be part of our team.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and confident leader with experience in children''s residential care.

Essential Requirements

* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Level 3 qualification in the Children''s and Young People''s Workforce.
* At least 1 year''s experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a children''s home setting.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* The ability to build trusting relationships with staff and young people.
* The ability to act as a positive role model for looked-after children.
* Genuine care and compassion for working with children and young people.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

* -5,000 joining bonus.
* Excellent overtime rate of -5 per hour.
* Access to Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Christmas bonus.
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Financial wellbeing service.
* Life Assurance.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* High-quality CPD opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction programme, including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support through the SHINE programme.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential support.
* Dedicated wellbeing support.
* Supportive management and senior leadership teams.

Make a Difference

If you are an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker ready to take the next step in your career, and you have the leadership skills, compassion and commitment to make a genuine difference to young people''s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Help create bright futures and empower young people to shape their own future.

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