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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 Manager 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
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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
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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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