Children&;s Deputy Manager

Position: Children's Home Deputy Manager
Earn £34,700 – £40,700 including sleep ins | Full Time | 6 Week Rolling Rota

Hourly Rate: £16.41 - £19.49 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + sleep ins

Shifts:

3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep ins. 6 week rolling rota for stability

Are you an experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for a compassionate and driven Children's Home Deputy Manager to join our 4-bed children’s Home in Bracknell to support the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care to our young people, ensuring the home provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people feel supported and valued.

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

As a Children's Home Deputy Manager you will:

Support with the day-to-day running of the home

Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance

Support, supervise and develop the staff team

Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches

Act as a positive role model for young people

Support young people achieve personal goals and independence

Assist with reports and regulatory requirements

To be a successful Children's Home Deputy Manager at SWAAY, you will have:

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)

Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma (or willingness to work towards)

Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings

Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities

Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care

Compassion, resilience and the ability to act as a positive role model to both the young people and staff team

Interested in a career that matters? Apply today! We will arrange an informal discussion with you to provide more information and answer any questions you have.

Why work with us?

Fully funded training - NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)

Regular supervision and reflective practice

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Access to Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals provided whilst on shift

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Please note:

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment