Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £35,000 per annum (base) / £38,640 per annum (including 1 sleep-in per week which is option should a Candidate wish to increase there take home salary)
Working Hours: 42 hours per week
Number of Sleeps Required: 1 per week
Pay Per Sleep: £70
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
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: Chippenham

Type of YPs: Learning Disabilities, EBD

Ratio of Staff to Children: High support levels, therapeutic staffing

Who we are looking for… 👀

🌟 A confident and trauma-informed leader who can support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
🌟 Experienced in leading shifts, supervising staff, and maintaining high safeguarding standards
🌟 Committed to delivering consistent, therapeutic care to young people with complex needs
🌟 Minimum 1 year experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
🌟 NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
🌟 Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle
🌟 Strong communication skills with a calm, nurturing leadership style

🛑 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

Who you will be working for…

🏡 Our client is a small, progressive provider of children’s residential care services
🧡 A therapeutic, child-centred approach sits at the core of their practice
🏘️ Operate a number of homes supporting young people with EBD and Learning Disabilities
📈 Continued growth plans with a strong focus on quality and staff development

Why this Home & Company…

🌱 Progression Opportunity: Clear pathway into Registered Manager and senior leadership roles
🎓 Qualification Opportunity: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management fully supported
🎁 Benefits: Competitive salary with enhanced earnings through sleep-ins, pension, and ongoing training

💡 Ethos & Culture:

Trauma-informed and relationship-based approach

Supportive and reflective team environment

Strong emphasis on consistency, structure, and outcomes for young people

How to Apply:

If you are looking to step into a Deputy Manager role within a supportive and growing provider, this is a strong opportunity to develop your leadership career.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

📩 For more information, contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk