SWAAY Child and Adolescent Services
Deputy Childrens Home Manager
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Role Overview
Earn £34,700 – £40,700 including sleep ins | Full Time | 6 Week Rolling Rota
Hourly Rate: £16.41 - £19.49 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + sleep ins
Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep ins. 6 week rolling rota for stability
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Deputy Home Manager or Senior Residential Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!
We are looking for a compassionate and driven Deputy Home Manager to join our 5-bed children’s Home in Bracknell to support the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care to our young people, ensuring the home provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people feel supported and valued.
About Us
At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.
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Your Role
As a Deputy Home Manager you will:
- Support with the day-to-day running of the home
- Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance
- Support, supervise and develop the staff team
- Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
- Act as a positive role model for young people
- Support young people achieve personal goals and independence
- Assist with reports and regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For
To be a successful Deputy Home Manager at SWAAY, you will have:
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Social Work Degree)
- Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
- Previous experience working with children and young people in residential settings
- Experience in a senior role/deputy position with managerial responsibilities
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
- Compassion, resilience and the ability to act as a positive role model to both the young people and staff team
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Why Join Us?
- Fully funded training - NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
- Regular supervision and reflective practice
- Private Healthcare
- Health Cash Scheme
- Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Access to Blue Light Discount
- Length of Service Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Meals provided whilst on shift
Commitment to Safeguarding
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our Values
SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness. We have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.
Contact
Interested in a career change that matters? For more information or an informal conversation, contact Ellysha Pletinka on epletinka@swaay.co.uk
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