Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

• Residential Care (Children's Assessment Home)
• Location: Salisbury
• Contract: Full Time - Perm
• Salary: £35,568 - £38,688 plus overtime and benefits
• Signing Bonus: £5000

Our client, a reputable organisation dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, is hiring for a Deputy Manager at their new 3-bedroom Children's Assessment Home. This Deputy Manager role offers a meaningful opportunity to support children through structured assessments, helping to promote positive outcomes.

As a Deputy Manger you'll be:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support to children facing various challenges
• Supporting children during assessment placements and observing interactions
• Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional support of children
• Collaborating with colleagues and external professionals to deliver consistent care
• Leading shifts and supervising residential staff to maintain high standards of care
• Following policies, procedures, and placement plans in line with Ofsted regulations
• Producing detailed, evidence-based reports and maintaining a safe, structured environment
• Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

As a Deputy Manager you'll bring:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care or equivalent
• Experience working within residential childcare and with young people
• A manual UK driving licence
• Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and trauma-informed care
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and a team-oriented approach

Additional benefits:

• Access to Taste, Blue Light, and My Gym discounts
• Being a Real Living Wage employer with competitive pay rates
• Generous Refer a Friend scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Life assurance and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction including face-to-face training, online modules, and shadowing
• Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
• Employee assistance programme offering free, confidential support
• A supportive management team committed to your wellbeing

Join a team that values your dedication and passion for making a difference in children's lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

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