At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in a children's residential home, providing care and support to young people with EBD.
- Company: Ofsted-registered children's home in London with a focus on child-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and genuine progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare required.
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 are working with an Ofsted-registered children's home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we are 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 will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You will 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.
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD) employer: Cpl UK
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