Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Witney
£33,600 - £34,800 + £3,250 - £6,500 Sleep-In Payments (annually)
Full UK Driving Licence required

Make a Lasting Difference - Every Single Day
We're recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join a well-established children's residential home that provides outstanding support to young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about therapeutic care, staff development, and driving positive outcomes for children.

This role is ideal for:
Senior support workers ready for their next step
Current deputy managers looking for a supportive and progressive environment

Why Join?

• Career Progression: Clear pathways to Registered Manager and beyond

• Competitive Salary: Above Real Living Wage baseline

• Sleep-in Enhancements: Add £3,250 - £6,500 per year (paid separately)

• Fully Funded Qualifications: Including Level 5 Diploma

• Comprehensive Induction: Paid training and mentoring

• Free Meals on Shift

• 28 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

• Pension Scheme (NEST)

• Discounts & Perks: Via Blue Light Card and HAPI App

• Wellbeing Support: Access to counselling and advice via EAP

• Free Enhanced DBS Check

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in daily operations

• Leading, coaching, and developing a staff team

• Acting as a positive role model to children and colleagues

• Managing rotas, budgets, and quality compliance

• Driving a therapeutic, person-centred approach to care

• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing

About You:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in children's residential care

• NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted standards

• Confident managing rotas and budgets

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

• Full UK driving licence essential

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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