Childrens Home Deputy Manager

Job Title: Childrens Home Deputy Manager Location: Chippenham Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 per annum depending on experience, Paid sleep ins are 63/night which included at one per week gives an average deputy salary of 33,726 - 35,726. Benefits: Bonuses, pension, and other benefits. 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year. There will be other benefits for this role including a mobile phone. Shift patterns will include some on-shift working 07.30-21.30 (two shifts) and some administrative shifts 08.30-16.30 This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a progressive and trauma informed group of Childrens Homes with a focus on upholding the values and guidelines of a Therapeutic Community. The residential home specialise in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties. The role This role is a key leadership role, the Deputy Manager will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the day to day running of the Home, ensuring all children and staff and sufficiently safeguarded, supervised and mentored. It will require the participation in managing effectively the teams members and assisting in all operational tasks related to the managing of the Home. Full job description available on request. The company core values and principles of a Therapeutic Community, this includes: Comprehensive and trauma informed training for every staff member including progressive leadership skills and community meetings and conferences to reflect and share information and learning. An integrated therapeutic support programme, based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) therapeutic model. Beautiful and comfortable, homely homes with an emphasis on providing a safe environment with strength-based care and emotional attachment to all children. A culture of Emotional Warmth Parenting. Reflective and Progressive Ways of Working for all staff. Staff Wellness Programme including wellness Wednesdays, days off for birthday, Wellness shifts and fun wellbeing activities. a warm and welcoming environment to all that wish to come on board, we pride ourselves on working as a team to support one another. Senior management and Operational Support for all deputies and managers including 1:1 mentoring. Career development opportunities and the opportunity to complete NVQ Level 5 if not already enrolled. Skills and Qualifications Essential MUST have experience in Residential Childrens Social Care with a minimum of one years experience, ideally as a senior support worker. An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background. A working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children is advantageous or a willingness to learn. Strong leadership and effective communication skills with a very nurturing side and strong interpersonal skills. Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Residential Childcare. UK Driving License Confidence and Understanding of The Childrens Home Regulations and all legislation associated with the running of a registered Childrens Home. Confidence when dealing with people, the ability to challenge, guide and mentor. A clear DBS and positive references from all companies where you have worked with children or vulnerable adults. The ability and strength of character to deal with challenging situations in a non-consequential and nurturing way with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries and implement the communities policies and procedures. We welcome applications from people that want to make a difference and those that want to work therapeutically and who are open to change, providing passionate and consistent care for young people. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-15