Job Description

Deputy Manager - Ofsted Residential Children's Home

Location:

Tottenham, London

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive, with pay reviews linked to progression

Lead. Learn. Fast-Track Your Career to Registered Manager.

Are you ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?
This is not just another Deputy Manager role - it's a structured, fully supported fast-track pathway to Registered Manager.

At

Liberi Care

, we provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people aged 10-17. We're looking for an ambitious, compassionate and driven leader who's ready to grow into a Registered Manager role through a clear, accelerated development plan.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Structured Career Progression:

A defined, supported fast-track programme to Registered Manager.

Guided Leadership Development:

Bespoke training, shadowing, and one-to-one mentorship from senior leaders.

Grow Into Leadership:

Build confidence and capability to lead your own home and make a lasting impact.

Supportive Culture:

A values-led organisation prioritising reflective practice, staff wellbeing and personal growth.

Career Accelerator:

Clear milestones and tangible outcomes that support rapid professional development.

About the Home

Our Ofsted-registered children's home in Tottenham provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You'll join a team committed to relationship-based, therapeutic care -- with a clear development plan mapped out from day one to guide you confidently toward Registered Manager.

Your Role as Deputy Manager

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will gain hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of running a children's home -- from safeguarding and compliance to team management and operational decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & Team Management:

Supervise, mentor and inspire staff, embedding a positive, professional culture.

Care Planning:

Oversee personalised care plans to promote growth, independence and wellbeing.

Safeguarding & Welfare:

Act as safeguarding lead in the Registered Manager's absence.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

Support inspections, regulatory standards and continuous improvement.

Learning & Growth:

Engage in structured leadership development to prepare for your Registered Manager transition.

Fast-Track to Registered Manager

This role is designed as a development pathway, including:

Comprehensive induction covering safeguarding, compliance and operational leadership. Hands-on shadowing and co-leadership experience alongside a Registered Manager. Advanced training to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (if required). One-to-one mentorship from experienced leaders. A clear timeline and progression plan to confidently step into your own Registered Manager role.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role in children's residential care. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), with willingness to complete Level 5 if required. Strong leadership, safeguarding and regulatory knowledge. Ambition to progress into senior management and manage your own home. Compassion, resilience and a commitment to supporting young people to thrive.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with pay reviews linked to progression milestones. Structured, accelerated pathway to Registered Manager. One-to-one leadership mentorship. Access to specialist therapeutic and leadership training. Supportive, values-driven team culture. Company pension, health benefits and staff incentives. A meaningful role with real impact and long-term career growth.

Step Into Leadership with Confidence

This is more than a job - it's your launchpad into Registered Management.
If you're ready to grow, lead and make a real difference, apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Liberi Care

is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking
Experience:

Ofsted supervisory level: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person