Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Job Title: Deputy Manager Children s Residential Home
Salary: Base salary £52,000 with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses
Location: Southeast London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

A growing children s residential care provider is preparing to open a new home supporting young people aged 8 18 with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an opportunity to join at an early stage of the service, working closely with the Registered Manager to help shape the culture, build the team, and establish a stable, high-quality home environment from the outset.

The organisation is committed to delivering consistent, child-centred care within a structured and supportive setting, with a strong focus on positive outcomes and long-term stability for the young people in their care.

The Role:
The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in the overall running of the home, ensuring high standards across care delivery, safeguarding, and compliance. This role involves leading the team on a day-to-day basis, supporting staff development, and ensuring the home operates in line with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the home.
• Acting in the Registered Manager s absence when required.
• Leading, guiding, and developing the staff team to ensure consistent and effective practice.
• Maintaining compliance with Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Promoting a strong safeguarding culture across the home.
• Supporting the development and review of care plans and risk assessments.
• Creating a structured, stable, and supportive environment for young people.
• Assisting with staffing, rotas, and team performance.
• Contributing to inspections, audits, and internal quality processes.
• Participating in on-call duties and responding to incidents when required.

About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be confident, organised, and able to lead from the front, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Essential:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 (if not already achieved).
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role within a children s residential setting.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to support and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a therapeutic or trauma-informed environment.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

What s on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a new service and play a key role in its development.
• Ongoing training and support, including funded qualifications.
• Clear progression pathway towards a Registered Manager role.
• Supportive management structure.
• Additional benefits and incentives.

Why This Role
This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on approach and is keen to be part of building a service from the ground up, rather than joining an already established setting.

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