Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Waltham Abbey, EN9

Salary:

40,000

We are recruiting for an established residential children's home provider who offers safe, nurturing homes for vulnerable children and young people. Their mission is to help each child feel valued, supported, and secure -- creating environments where they can grow, learn, and prepare for their future.

As

Deputy Manager

, you'll join a dedicated team committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care. You will support the Registered Manager in leadership, oversight, and delivery of high-quality, therapeutic support.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading by example: supervising, mentoring, and guiding the care team to maintain safe, nurturing, child-centred standards. Supporting the Registered Manager in all operational aspects: rotas, budgets, compliance. Ensuring robust care plans, risk assessments, and individualised support for each child, involving them and their families/advocates. Acting as a point of accountability for safeguarding: managing incidents, reviewing welfare, ensuring learning is embedded in practice. Promoting a culture of trust, consistency, and respect where young people feel heard, protected, and able to thrive. Collaborating with external professionals - social workers, education, health services - to provide holistic support. Deputising in Registered Manager's absence, ensuring the home remains safe and well-led.
What You'll Bring

Significant experience in children's residential care, with supervisory or leadership responsibility. Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People / Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Ideally Level 5 in Leadership & Management or working towards Strong awareness of safeguarding, relevant regulations, and quality standards (Ofsted etc.). Excellent communication, coaching, and organisational skills. Empathy, resilience, consistency, and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. Ability to work flexibly, including sleep-in shifts, evenings, weekends. Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
What We Offer

Competitive salary in line with experience plus sleep-in enhancements. Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing professional development. Supportive management environment rooted in values of safety, respect, and growth. Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into senior leadership. A role where your contribution truly impacts children's lives.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact

Harry

on

07551 624035

or email

harrybeech@awardemployment.com

.

Apply today by sending your CV -- help build safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Experience:

Children's Residential: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person