At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in providing outstanding care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Company: Ofsted-registered children's home in London with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and genuine progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with a focus on therapeutic care and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £34,000‑£40,000 per annum
Hours: Full‑time, including shifts, sleep‑ins and on‑call as required
Location: London
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step up and help lead a home? We’re working with an Ofsted‑registered children’s home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we’re looking for a committed Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding, child‑centred care.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you’ll play a key part in the day‑to‑day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You’ll lead, motivate and supervise the staff team, act as a positive role model for the young people, and help maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home and deputising when required
- Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team, including supervisions, rotas and shift leadership
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people with EBD, managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour
- Overseeing care planning, key working, record‑keeping and reporting to a high standard
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements and supporting inspection readiness
- Building strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals
Essential requirements
- Proven experience working within an Ofsted‑registered children’s residential setting, ideally with EBD young people
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); holding or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- Supervisory or senior experience within children’s residential care
- Sound knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and the Quality Standards
- Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available for this role)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Full UK driving licence (ideal but not a deal breaker)
Desirable
- Experience supporting a home through Ofsted inspection
- Therapeutic care training (e.g. trauma‑informed practice, de‑escalation)
What's on offer
A supportive senior leadership team and genuine progression towards Registered Manager. Ongoing training and funded qualifications.
Interested? Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV, or contact Deborah at CPL Healthcare UK for a confidential conversation.
