Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Kingsbury NW9

Salary:

35,000 per year

Job Type:

Full-time (including evenings, weekends and on-call rota)

We're looking for an experienced and confident Deputy Manager to join a passionate, supportive team in a 4-bed residential children's home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The role involves working closely with the Registered Manager to help run the home day-to-day, support staff, and ensure high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained.

This is a hands-on role that requires someone calm, organised and emotionally resilient. You'll lead shifts, supervise staff, contribute to care planning and behaviour support, and take responsibility when the Registered Manager is off-duty. A key part of the role is building strong, stable relationships with both the young people and the team around them.

We're a team that values openness, consistency and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a difference, ready to lead by example, and want to work somewhere that will support your development, this could be a great next step.

Key responsibilities:

Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead shifts and take full responsibility in the Manager's absence Supervise and mentor staff, including carrying out regular supervisions Help manage the staff rota, annual leave, and sickness cover Maintain up-to-date care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans Support staff to implement care plans in line with each child's individual needs Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with procedures Support inspections, audits and regulatory compliance Build positive relationships with young people, using a therapeutic approach Attend and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and multi-agency forums Monitor medication systems and ensure MAR charts are accurate Support with recruitment, staff induction and ongoing development Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment

What we're looking for:

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) At least 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting Experience in a senior or supervisory role Confident dealing with safeguarding and challenging behaviours Good written and verbal communication skills Able to lead by example and support team development Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure Willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership if not already held

Please note:

An enhanced DBS check and references are required for this role.

On-site parking is available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DM-NW9