At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support young people in a residential home, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: A dedicated children's residential home in South London focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to creating a safe and nurturing home.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership abilities 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
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