Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Swindon, Wiltshire
£32,500 – £36,000 per annum plus bonuses
26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
As Deputy Manager, this role isn’t just about helping run a home. It’s about creating stability and making sure young people feel safe, supported and understood every single day.
This role is ideal for experienced Senior Residential Support Workers ready to step into leadership or existing Deputy Managers looking to develop further.
What’s in it for you:
- Salary of £32,500 to £36,000
- Ofsted bonuses for Good and Outstanding outcomes
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 3.5 additional wellbeing days including birthday leave
- Service awards up to £600
- MediCash healthcare cashback scheme and life assurance
Your responsibilities as Deputy Manager:
- Lead shifts and provide day-to-day guidance to the care team
- Support the Registered Manager with rotas and staff coordination
- Ensure care and education plans are consistently followed
- Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate risk assessments
- Help create a structured, safe and supportive home environment
- Contribute to the overall stability and performance of the service
What we’re looking for in a Deputy Manager:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Previous experience within a residential childcare setting
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care planning
- Ability to support and guide a team within a residential setting
If you’re ready to step into a Deputy Manager role where your impact is seen every day, apply now to take the next step in your career - email your CV with the subject line 'Deputy Manager - Swindon
' to marianne@myrecruitdirect.co.uk.
Applications end on 19.04.26