Deputy Manager Residential Child care Melksham
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | supportive induction, great benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Melksham, Wiltshire, bs226aa |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH417648_1753271531 |
Summary
Deputy Manager Residential Children's Home
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: £30,048 per year based on 160 hours month
Sleep-ins: 4 month at £65 each
Overtime: £5 extra per hour over contract
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.
You'll support the Home Manager in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Duties include:
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Leading and mentoring residential care staff
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Overseeing safeguarding and quality of care
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Managing rotas, incidents, and staff supervision
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Supporting care planning and behaviour strategies
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Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies
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Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding policies
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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
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Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent)
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support
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Good leadership, organisation, and decision-making skills
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Flexible, team-focused attitude
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UK driving licence preferred.
Benefits:
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Annual Christmas bonus
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£2,500 referral scheme
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Blue Light Card and Tastecard discounts
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Buy/sell annual leave
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Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support
Development:
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Comprehensive induction
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Access to internal training and qualifications
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Regular trauma-informed training
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Progression routes to Registered Manager and beyond
Culture:
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Supportive and inclusive team
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Recognition and open communication
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Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
To apply or find out more, contact Louise:
T: 0117 948 6300
M: 07929 476065
Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.
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