Deputy Manager Children's Homes
CompanyBristol City Council
Location
Fishponds, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/10/2026
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Description
Full Time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a unique opportunity to join our team in providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs.
About Us:
At Bristol City Council, we've redefined our approach to children's residential care. We've transitioned to smaller homes, with a focus on providing personalised care for 2 to 4 children at a time. This enables us to better match placements and offer a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that we understand and cater to the individual needs of each child, empowering them to thrive.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who share our passion for working with children who have faced challenges early in life. If you embody our Bristol Values of Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, Ownership, and Dedication, we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidates are positive, reflective, resilient, and non-punitive, committed to upholding principles from PACE in their caregiving.
Why Join Us:
At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a unique opportunity to join our team in providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs.
About Us:
At Bristol City Council, we've redefined our approach to children's residential care. We've transitioned to smaller homes, with a focus on providing personalised care for 2 to 4 children at a time. This enables us to better match placements and offer a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that we understand and cater to the individual needs of each child, empowering them to thrive.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who share our passion for working with children who have faced challenges early in life. If you embody our Bristol Values of Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, Ownership, and Dedication, we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidates are positive, reflective, resilient, and non-punitive, committed to upholding principles from PACE in their caregiving.
Why Join Us:
At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:
- A supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Regular 1:1 supervision to ensure your professional growth.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship opportunities for unqualified staff.
- Flexible shift patterns including sleep-in duties, weekend working, and Bank Holidays.
- Competitive pay rates including allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and Bank Holiday shifts.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Stuart Sim
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Stuart Sim
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a unique opportunity to join our team in providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs.
Why Join Us:
At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need it most? Bristol City Council's Children Residential Service is offering a unique opportunity to join our team in providing therapeutic care experiences for children with complex needs.
Why Join Us:
At Bristol City Council, we invest in our people. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:
- A supportive work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Regular 1:1 supervision to ensure your professional growth.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship opportunities for unqualified staff.
- Flexible shift patterns including sleep-in duties, weekend working, and Bank Holidays.
- Competitive pay rates including allowances for shift work, sleep-in duties, and Bank Holiday shifts.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Stuart Sim
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Stuart Sim
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.