Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential Care

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Salisbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care Experience in residential childcare Manual UK driving licence Safeguarding and child protection Report-writing skills Trauma-informed care Supporting challenging behaviours Mental health support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential Care

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Deputy Manager for a Children's Assessment Home in Salisbury. This is a full-time, on-site role offering £16.90 per hour, £65 per sleep, and a £5000 joining bonus.

Job Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Salary: £5000 joining bonus plus excellent overtime rate, £65 sleep
  • Working Hours: 40
  • Location: Salisbury
  • Closing Date: 05/06/2026
  • Job Category: Residential Care

Job Introduction

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home
£16.90 per hour
We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes.

We Are Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
  • Manual UK driving licence.

The Role

You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges:

  • Support children during assessment placements
  • Observe and record parenting interactions
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
  • Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals
  • Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
  • Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
  • Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Observe and document child interactions
  • Support children with daily routines
  • Produce detailed, evidence-based reports
  • Maintain a safe and structured environment
  • Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience working with children, young people
  • Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to handle challenging situations calmly
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
  • Mental health support experience
  • Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings
  • Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours
  • Trauma-informed care and complex needs
  • Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

We Offer You

  • Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!
  • Real Living Wage employer
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Financial wellbeing service
  • Life Assurance
  • Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
  • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
  • Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
  • Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
  • Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
  • Supportive management and senior leaders

INDRESBAU

Attached Documents

  • Deputy Manager Job Description Feb 23.docx
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