Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£33000 - £33000
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Home Deputy Manager
Location: Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonuses, pension, and other benefits
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
An established organisation specialising in therapeutic residential care is seeking a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join their team in Blunsdon, Swindon. This is a unique opportunity to work within a progressive, trauma-informed environment dedicated to providing bespoke care for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural challenges. The role offers a chance to lead within a supportive team committed to therapeutic principles and emotional warmth.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children’s Home Deputy Manager based in Blunsdon, your daily duties will include:
- Assisting the Home Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the residential service, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with legislation.
- Leading and supporting staff teams to deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic care aligned with the organisation’s core values.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
- Promoting a safe, nurturing environment that fosters emotional attachment and resilience for young people.
- Ensuring all staff receive comprehensive supervision, training, and development to uphold best practice standards.
- Managing administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supporting the organisation’s commitment to staff wellbeing and reflective practice, including participation in team meetings and training.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager, you will need:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year’s experience in residential children’s social care, ideally in a senior support worker role.
- An understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and therapeutic approaches, with a willingness to develop knowledge of PACE and related models.
- A UK Driving Licence.
- Confidence in working within the framework of Children’s Home Regulations and relevant legislation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a nurturing approach.
- A clear DBS check and positive references from previous roles working with children or vulnerable adults.
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with regular reviews.
- Generous pension scheme and additional benefits such as paid wellness shifts and a mobile phone.
- 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year.
- Paid sleep-ins at £63 per night (including one per week).
- Shift patterns including early and administrative shifts, with support from senior management and ongoing professional development.
- A warm, supportive environment committed to reflective and trauma-informed practice, with opportunities for career progression and NVQ Level 5 study.
If you are a qualified Children’s Home Deputy Manager looking for an exciting new role in Blunsdon, Swindon, apply today! Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Join us as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Blunsdon and make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
