Children's Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home 📍 Northwest London 💰 Up to £40,000 per annum 🎁 Clear progression and ongoing professional development 🕒 Full Time | Shift Work (including evenings, weekends & on-call) Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home in Northwest London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Senior Residential Practitioner looking to step up into a management role, or for an established Deputy Manager seeking a new opportunity within a supportive and growing organisation. The Role As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager to ensure children and young people are cared for within a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You will help lead and supervise the care team while driving positive outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires working a flexible shift pattern to meet the round-the-clock needs of the home. Key responsibilities: * Supporting the day-to-day management of the home. * Leading, supervising, and supporting the residential care team. * Ensuring the home operates strictly in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. * Contributing to care planning, reviews, and multi-agency meetings. * Promoting high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people. * Supporting staff development, performance, and training. * Participating in the on-call rota and providing shift cover where required. Essential Requirements: * NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families (or equivalent/relevant degree). * Minimum 1 year’s experience in a supervisory or shift-leading role within a children’s residential setting. * Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. * A genuine passion for supporting children and young people. * Flexibility to work a varied shift rota including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties. Working Hours * Full-time, structured shift work. * Includes a rota of evenings and weekends. * Participation in the on-call rota to provide cover where required. What's on Offer * Salary up to £40,000 per annum. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Clear career pathways and progression opportunities within residential childcare. * A highly supportive management and team environment. * A rewarding role with a healthy, structured work-life balance. Apply Today For more information or to apply, contact: Connective Careers Pathways 📞 (phone number removed) With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors