Job Description

Deputy Home Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Stratford, East London

Salary:

38,000

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate

Deputy Home Manager

to join a therapeutic children's residential home in Stratford. The home provides care and support for children and young people aged 11-25 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, many of whom have experienced trauma, disadvantage, or disrupted placements.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the home provides a stable, nurturing, and family-style environment where children can feel safe, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are also happy to consider

experienced Senior Support Workers

who are ready to take the next step in their career into management.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the Registered Manager with day-to-day leadership and management of the home. Leading and mentoring a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care. Building strong, consistent relationships with children, helping them develop resilience, life skills, and positive futures. Ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding policies, and risk management frameworks. Supporting with staff recruitment, training, supervision, and reflective practice. Working in partnership with external agencies, schools, and families to meet children's holistic needs.
About You

Experienced in residential childcare, ideally in a senior or team leader role. Confident in leading staff, managing shifts, and handling complex situations. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management. Resilient, empathetic, and committed to the values of therapeutic care. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential); Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards).
What We Offer

Competitive salary of

38,000 per year

. Ongoing training in therapeutic, trauma-informed care models. Clear progression opportunities, including support towards a Registered Manager role. A supportive, reflective culture that prioritises staff wellbeing as much as children's outcomes. The opportunity to be part of an organisation dedicated to transforming young lives.

This is more than a job -- it's a chance to shape the future of young people who need stability, care, and hope.

Apply today to take the next step in your residential childcare career.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person