Deputy Manager Residential Children home

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization in children's services is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and mentor a team in a children's residential home. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing care quality, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and relevant experience in children's services, with benefits including a £5,000 welcome bonus, annual Christmas bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

Annual Christmas bonus

£2,500 referral scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card and Tastecard

Buy/sell annual leave

Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support.
• Flexible and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor residential care staff.
• Oversee safeguarding and quality of care.
• Manage rotas, incidents, and staff supervision.
• Support care planning and behaviour strategies.
• Liaise with families and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge of trauma support

Team-focused attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People’s Workforce or equivalent)

Job description

Deputy Manager Residential Children Home

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £30,048 – £33,168 per year based on 160 hours month

Sleep‑ins: min 4 per month at £65 each

Welcome bonus: £5,000

Overtime: £5 extra per hour over contract

Step into Leadership in Children's Residential Care

We’re looking for a committed Deputy Manager to join our team supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This role is ideal for a Senior Support Worker ready to move up or a current Deputy seeking a new challenge in a values-driven home.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring residential care staff
• Overseeing safeguarding and quality of care
• Managing rotas, incidents, and staff supervision
• Supporting care planning and behaviour strategies
• Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding policies
• Providing calm leadership in crisis situations

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ year as Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy
• Level 3 Diploma (Children & Young People’s Workforce or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, trauma, and behaviour support
• Good leadership, organisation, and decision‑making skills
• Flexible, team-focused attitude
• UK driving licence preferred

Benefits

• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Annual Christmas bonus
• £2,500 referral scheme
• Blue Light Card and Tastecard discounts
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Free eye tests, life assurance, and wellbeing support and much more

Development

• Comprehensive induction
• Access to internal training and qualifications
• Regular trauma‑informed training
• Progression routes to Registered Manager and beyond

Culture

• Supportive and inclusive team
• Recognition and open communication
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

Contact

To apply or find out more, contact Louise

T: 0117 948 6300
M: 07929 476065

Call, text, or WhatsApp with questions or to express interest.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other – Individual and Family Services