Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Hayes, Hillingdon, West London

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 40,000 - 42,500 per year

Schedule: Changing shift patterns

Licence/Certification: Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (required), Driving Licence (required)

DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required

Work Location: In person

Ready to Step Up and Lead?

Thinking about a meaningful new leadership role?
Looking to make a lasting impact in children's lives while supporting a passionate and committed team?

Paddington Homes in Hillingdon, West London, is searching for an inspiring, hands-on, and emotionally intelligent Deputy Manager. You'll play a key part in shaping the future for our children--and supporting your team to deliver the highest standards of therapeutic care.

What You'll Be Doing

Support the Registered Manager in ensuring high-quality, safe, and consistent care that meets Ofsted and legislative requirements.

Lead and guide a team of staff to deliver care that promotes positive outcomes for children.

Maintain the home's standards and ethos in line with its Statement of Purpose.

Ensure shift leadership, handovers, and paperwork are completed accurately and professionally.

Support team morale, reflective practice, and staff development through supervision and mentoring.

Lead by example in managing behaviours, risk, and care planning.

Liaise effectively with local authorities, therapists, schools, and health professionals.

Ensure care plans and records accurately reflect the social, emotional, cultural, and therapeutic needs of each child.

Address issues of staff performance or conduct and support ongoing team growth.

Promote a safe, nurturing environment in line with safeguarding and health & safety regulations.

What We're Looking For

Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a residential childcare setting.

Creativity in managing behaviours and finding solutions to challenges.

Skilled staff experienced with trauma-informed care and supporting children with EBD.

Compassionate and emotionally intelligent approach to both children and staff.

Confidence in shift leading and a positive, proactive communication style.

A sense of humour and resilience in what can be a demanding, but hugely rewarding role.

Essential Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare with supervisory responsibilities.

Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Enhanced DBS (we'll support you if you need a new one).

Ability to commit to a changing shift pattern.

Team player with strong decision-making and organisational skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable (but not essential):

Good IT and record-keeping skills.

Emotional and social intelligence.

A 'can-do' attitude and openness to learning and feedback.

Why Join Paddington Homes?

40,000-42,500 per annum

Casual dress - be comfortable while you work

Health & wellbeing support

Free parking

Ongoing training and support to grow your career

A fun, supportive and emotionally intelligent team

We follow rigorous safer?recruitment procedures, including two written references (one from your most recent employer), proof of identity, full employment history (with gaps explained), verification of previous child-related roles, and right?to?work documentation, alongside an Enhanced DBS check.

We place the safeguarding and welfare of children at the forefront of our recruitment. All appointments will be made in accordance with our safeguarding policy and statutory guidance such as Working Together to Safeguard Children.

All new staff undergo a formal induction, probation period, regular supervision, and annual appraisal in compliance with Regulation?33.

As a Deputy Manager Mentor you'll formally supervise and mentor less experienced staff, supporting reflective practice, performance development, and ensuring consistent therapeutic care.

Apply Now - Be a Leader They'll Remember

If you're ready to be the mentor who makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV or get in touch at info@paddingtonhomes.co.uk. Let's talk about how you can grow with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:

residential children home: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025