At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support young people in a residential home, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: A caring organisation dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, genuine progression opportunities, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values compassion and quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong safeguarding knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: South London
Salary: £36,000 - £45,000
Some jobs are about targets and spreadsheets. This one is about young people who need stability, guidance and adults who genuinely show up for them.
We are recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join a Childrens Residential Home in South London supporting young people with complex needs and challenging backgrounds. This is a hands-on leadership role for somebody who can lead from the front, support a staff team under pressure and help create a home where children feel safe, supported and understood.
This role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager or a Team Leader/strong Senior Support Worker who is ready to step into leadership.
The Role
You will work closely with the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, helping to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance whilst building a positive and stable environment for both staff and young people.
You will be the kind of person who is calm during difficult shifts, confident supporting staff, able to manage safeguarding concerns appropriately and understands that consistency changes lives in residential childcare.
Duties will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in the overall operation of the home
- Leading shifts and deputising in the Managers absence
- Supporting, mentoring and supervising staff teams
- Promoting safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people
- Ensuring care is delivered in line with Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Supporting staff performance, training and development
- Helping manage rotas and staffing levels
- Building positive relationships with families and professionals
- Maintaining accurate records and compliance standards
About You
We are looking for somebody who genuinely understands Childrens Residential Care and can balance leadership with compassion. Experience with EBD or LD would be an advantage.
You will have:
- Experience within a Childrens Residential Home
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Experience supporting or supervising staff
- Understanding of Ofsted expectations and Childrens Homes Regulations
- Resilience, emotional intelligence and a calm approach under pressure
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management or willingness to work towards it (desirable)
Whats On Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Supportive management structure
- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to genuinely make a difference to young peoples lives
Interested?
If you are passionate about residential childcare and want to be part of a supportive provider who values good leadership and quality care, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV in Word format.
Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
DeputyManager-ChildrensResidentialHome in London employer: All The Top Bananas
Join a dedicated team in South London where your leadership can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a supportive work culture with genuine progression opportunities, ongoing training, and a management structure that values compassion and resilience. Here, you will not only lead but also create a safe and nurturing environment for children with complex needs, ensuring they receive the stability and guidance they deserve.
