Deputy Manager
14 days ago
Melksham
Deputy Manager 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, t...