Childrens Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home Croydon CR0 3DN & SW16 4BD

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£40,000 £45,000 per annum
Full-Time | 44 Hours Per Week
We are recruiting for two Deputy Managers to support the launch and day-to-day leadership of newly opening childrens residential homes in South London.
These homes support children aged 617 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), providing therapeutic and nurturing environments where young people can feel safe, supported, and empowered.
The Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely alongside the Registered Manager to support the leadership of the home, supervise staff, maintain high standards of care, and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
Youll play a key role in safeguarding, staff development, care planning, and delivering positive outcomes for young people.
Shift patterns include:
Long Days: 8:00am 8:30pm
Admin Days: 9:00am 5:00pm
Includes weekends and rota-based flexibility
Key Responsibilities Support the leadership and management of the home
Supervise and guide residential care staff
Maintain accurate records and care documentation
Lead on safeguarding and professional meetings
Support Ofsted inspections and compliance
Step up in the absence of the Registered Manager
Participate in on-call duties
Requirements Minimum 1 years experience as a Deputy Manager OR 2 years as a Senior Residential Support Worker
Experience within childrens residential xwzovoh care
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively
Full flexibility for rota-based shifts
Whats on Offer Salary up to £45,000
Career progression opportunities
Supportive management structure
Ongoing training and development
Company pension
Company events
Opportunity to help shape a new service from day one