Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home

SW Education & Care is inviting applications for a Deputy Manager to join our residential children’s home team near Barnstaple, Devon. We are committed to empowering every child to thrive, providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for young people who have experienced trauma.

As a Deputy Manager you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, acting as a mentor, role model, and emotional support. You will aid the Manager in ensuring the well‑being and development of all residents and staff. Your duties will include:

• Managing staff teams and budgets.
• Providing a stable, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• Safeguarding children and young people.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders and professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• On‑call duties on a rota basis, paid on top of salary.

• Competitive salary £31,924 – £38,644 (depend on experience), with raise on completion of probation.
• Shift pattern of 2 days on, 4 days off.
• Additional holiday days (sleep‑in included).
• Performance bonus.
• Excellent training & support.
• Ethos of collaboration and mutual encouragement.
• Casual dress code.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Free food.
• Statutory sick pay.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in challenging behaviour or SEMHD settings.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes regulations.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Honest, reflective, trustworthy, with a dynamic personality.

We take the safety of our children seriously and follow stringent safer recruitment checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a full enhanced DBS and references.

If you have the skills and experience required, click “Apply” today. You will receive an email detailing how to complete your application and submit supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK.
No agencies please.

Suitable backgrounds include Residential Support Worker, Registered Manager, Team Leader (Children’s Services), Children’s Home Deputy Manager, Senior RCW, Therapeutic Care Worker, Youth Support Worker, Behaviour Support Specialist, Care Coordinator, Family Support Worker.