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Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: South London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hours: Full-time Rota-based Monday to Sunday
The Role:
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an established looking to take the next step in their career.
You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive, while supporting and leading a committed staff team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Registered Manager in the overall management and operation of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and line management to Senior and Support Workers.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care in line with care plans and relevant regulations.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people.
• Deliver regular supervision, appraisals, and on-the-job support to staff.
• Support staff training, induction, and development plans.
• Assist with rota management to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Monitor staff performance and promote best practice.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies when required.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about residential childcare and confident in leading by example.
You will ideally have:
Experience working in a children’s residential home.
Experience of Ofsted inspection. Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior
Support Worker ready to progress.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of children’s residential regulations.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff.
A calm, resilient, and child-centred approach.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Qualifications:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards) – desirable.
What’s On Offer:
• Competitive salary.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and structured management.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
Interested?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
We welcome applications from experienced Deputy Managers and Senior Support Workers looking to step up.
Important Information
• Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format where possible.
• You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• As this role involves working with children and young people, all offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and verification of your right to work.
• Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Ask us about our YourRecruit Referral Scheme.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your details and may contact you regarding future suitable opportunities.
YourRecruit Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people