Location: Westbury, Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £42,664 – £49,452 per annum (depending on experience)
Total Package: £46,064 – £52,852 per annum (including allowances, subject to attendance)

About the Opportunity

Joneshouse Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a specialist children’s residential home in Westbury, Wiltshire.

The home supports children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where they can rebuild confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes.

Working alongside an experienced Registered Manager and multidisciplinary professionals, you’ll play a key role in leading the home, supporting the staff team and ensuring children receive the highest standards of care.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the home, ensuring outstanding care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily management of the children’s home.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the staff team.
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding and therapeutic care.
• Supporting with care planning, risk management and quality assurance.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Quality Standards.
• Assisting with staff recruitment, supervision and performance management.
• Working closely with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Helping to create a positive, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in children’s residential care, including experience in a supervisory or senior role.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable but can be supported if not already achieved.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence, held for at least 12 months.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers an excellent rewards package, including:

• Basic salary of £42,664 – £49,452.
• Attendance allowance of up to £1,400 per year.
• Regional allowance of £2,000 per year.
• £1,000 Welcome Bonus upon successful completion of probation.
• £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months’ service.
• 7 weeks annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Funded Level 5 qualification (where required).
• Excellent opportunities for career progression into Registered Manager positions.
• Flexible benefits package, including enhanced pension and life assurance options.
• Healthcare cashback scheme for dental, optical and other everyday health costs.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Meals provided whilst on shift.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to progress your career within a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Joneshouse Recruitment, who are managing this vacancy on behalf of our client.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics.