Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Industry

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Melksham

Salary: £30,050 per annum + sleep-ins + £5,000 Welcome Bonus 🎉

Working Hour: 160 hours per month

Hourly Rate: £5 per hour

Number of Sleeps

Required:

1

Pay Per Sleep: £65 per shift

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Young People (EBD, ages 7–17)

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 Children & Young Persons Workforce

Experience in Years

Required:

1 year

Employment Type: Permanent

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Melksham
• Type of YPs: EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)

✨ An experienced and confident Deputy Manager with a background in children’s residential care
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✨ Someone passionate about supporting young people with EBD to achieve positive outcomes.

✨ A strong role model who can support the Registered Manager and lead shifts effectively.

✨ Confident with safeguarding, compliance, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• 🚫 You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
• 🚫 You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent.
• 🚫 Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner experience will not be considered.
• 🚫 You require sponsorship –
  no sponsorship available
  .

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Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

A well-established residential childcare provider delivering high-quality care across multiple children’s homes. The organisation values staff development, stability, and long-term progression while maintaining a supportive and child-focused culture.

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  Progression Opportunity: Clear pathway to Registered Manager
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  Qualification Opportunity: Ongoing training and development support
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  Benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus, paid sleep-ins, competitive salary
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  Ethos: Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care
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  Culture: Supportive, professional, and team-focused

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Sponsorship is not available

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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