Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
£35000 - £38600
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: Up to £38,600 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Description:
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader in children’s social care, seeking a rewarding leadership role? A leading specialist provider of therapeutic residential care is looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their warm and nurturing children’s home in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives within a progressive, trauma-informed environment that champions the values of a Therapeutic Community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Home Manager in the daily operations of the residential setting, overseeing a three-bed home caring for young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural needs
- Ensure safeguarding standards are maintained, providing supervision and mentorship to all staff members
- Lead and manage team members effectively, fostering a positive, nurturing environment
- Assist with operational tasks, including maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth home running
- Promote empathetic and strong relationships with young people, their families, and external agencies, aligning with therapeutic community principles
- Contribute to staff training and professional development, including opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 5
- Support the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as the Pillow of Parenting (POP) model
Requirements:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in residential children’s social care, ideally as a Senior Support Worker or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and therapeutic practices
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Knowledge of The Children’s Home Regulations and current legislation
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to challenge and mentor staff with confidence and a nurturing approach
- Clear DBS check and positive references in working with children or vulnerable adults
- Resilient and capable of managing challenging situations with calmness and professionalism
- Willingness to learn about therapeutic placements and PACE principles (advantageous)
Benefits:
- Career development opportunities, including NVQ Level 5 qualification
- Access to an integrated therapeutic support programme based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) model
- Homely, comfortable environments focused on strength-based care and emotional attachment
- A culture emphasising Emotional Warmth Parenting and reflective, progressive working practices
- Comprehensive Staff Wellness Programme, including Wellness Wednesdays, birthday days off, wellness shifts, and wellbeing activities
- Exceptional support from senior management, including 1:1 mentoring for deputies and managers
- Occupancy Bonus (details discussed at interview)
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.
