Deputy Children\'s Home Manager in Enfield

Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home (EBD)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Enfield
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm + On-Call Duties

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established 4-bed residential children’s home for boys with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), based in Enfield.

This role is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager or a strong Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step up into a leadership position within a supportive and child-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the home

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Lead, supervise, and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality care

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Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily records are completed to a high standard

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Promote positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practice

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Maintain compliance with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and Ofsted standards

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Take part in the on-call rota and provide leadership support outside of core hours

Requirements

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NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)

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Proven experience working in a residential children’s home, ideally with EBD

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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

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Good knowledge of safeguarding, children’s legislation, and Ofsted regulations

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A calm, resilient, and child-centred approach

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Full UK driving licence (essential)

What’s on Offer

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Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000

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Monday–Friday working hours for improved work-life balance

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Opportunity to work in a small 4-bed home, allowing meaningful relationships with young people

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Ongoing training and clear career progression

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Supportive management and a values-led organisation

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we would love to hear from you