Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FWDMCH526 |
Summary
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Chippenham
Up to £33,000 per annum
Not every children’s home is the same. Some are all paperwork and pressure. This one is about building a solid team, creating a calm and supportive home, and actually making a difference to young people who need consistency, boundaries, and people who genuinely care.
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager who’s confident, down to earth, and experienced working with children and young people in residential care. Someone who can lead shifts, support staff, handle the tough days, and still remember that relationships are the most important part of the job.
You’ll be supporting young people with a range of needs including trauma, EBD, autism, and challenging behaviour, while helping to create a safe and stable environment where they can grow and feel secure.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team
• Helping young people build confidence, independence, and routines
• Managing safeguarding, risk, and behaviour support professionally
• Supporting with care plans, rotas, reports, and compliance
• Being a positive role model for both staff and young people
• Stepping up when needed and helping keep the home running smoothly
What we’re looking for:
• Experience working in children’s residential care
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (minimum)
• Previous senior or leadership experience preferred
• Calm, resilient, and able to handle challenging situations
• Good sense of humour and a genuine passion for helping young people
• Flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, and weekends when needed
What’s on offer:
• Salary up to £33,000 per year
• Supportive management team
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Training and development
• A role where you can actually make an impact
• A team that values personality as much as experience
If you’re looking for a fresh challenge with a service that wants to do things properly, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email fran@completelycare.co.uk with your CV
Chippenham
Up to £33,000 per annum
Not every children’s home is the same. Some are all paperwork and pressure. This one is about building a solid team, creating a calm and supportive home, and actually making a difference to young people who need consistency, boundaries, and people who genuinely care.
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager who’s confident, down to earth, and experienced working with children and young people in residential care. Someone who can lead shifts, support staff, handle the tough days, and still remember that relationships are the most important part of the job.
You’ll be supporting young people with a range of needs including trauma, EBD, autism, and challenging behaviour, while helping to create a safe and stable environment where they can grow and feel secure.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team
• Helping young people build confidence, independence, and routines
• Managing safeguarding, risk, and behaviour support professionally
• Supporting with care plans, rotas, reports, and compliance
• Being a positive role model for both staff and young people
• Stepping up when needed and helping keep the home running smoothly
What we’re looking for:
• Experience working in children’s residential care
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (minimum)
• Previous senior or leadership experience preferred
• Calm, resilient, and able to handle challenging situations
• Good sense of humour and a genuine passion for helping young people
• Flexible to work shifts, sleep-ins, and weekends when needed
What’s on offer:
• Salary up to £33,000 per year
• Supportive management team
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Training and development
• A role where you can actually make an impact
• A team that values personality as much as experience
If you’re looking for a fresh challenge with a service that wants to do things properly, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email fran@completelycare.co.uk with your CV