Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities Focus)

Location: Ilford, East London (Redbridge)

This home feels like a family - we laugh, we learn, and we celebrate the small wins that mean everything." (Support Worker)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that delivers life-changing care?

We're seeking a passionate, experienced, and hands-on Deputy Manager to help lead our children's home, which supports up to four young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our home is more than a building--it's a space of understanding, patience, and tailored support.

Why join us?

Make a Real Impact: Help children thrive in a nurturing, structured home where communication happens in many ways--through visuals, routines, play, and trust.

Specialist Training: Ongoing training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), communication tools Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) British Sign Language (BSL), sensory integration, and trauma-informed practice.

Mentorship & Progression: Be mentored by a highly experienced Responsible Individual, Operations Manager and Registered Manager supported by a proactive senior team. We'll help you move toward Registered Manager status when ready.

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, on-call payments, pension, health & well-being support, and flexible working options where possible.

What you'll do

Support the Registered Manager in the daily operations, safeguarding, and leadership of the home Be a positive role model for children and staff alike leading by example with compassion and consistency Ensure children's individual care plans and education goals are implemented and reviewed effectively Foster a culture of respect, learning, and resilience Champion the highest standards of compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations

What we're looking for

Experience working in a children's residential home, ideally with learning disabilities or autism A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it Leadership qualities that balance professionalism with warmth and empathy Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and team supervision
We're not just hiring a Deputy Manager - we're looking for a partner in care, someone who shares our belief that every child, regardless of ability, deserves a place to feel safe, loved, and understood.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Do you have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children's Residential? Do you have a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)? Do you know British Sign Language (BSL)?
Experience:

managerial: 2 years (preferred) working in a residential setting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person