Children's Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home
📍 Northwest London
💰 Up to £40,000 per annum
🎁 Clear progression and ongoing professional development
🕒 Full Time | Shift Work (including evenings, weekends & on-call)
Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home in Northwest London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Senior Residential Practitioner looking to step up into a management role, or for an established Deputy Manager seeking a new opportunity within a supportive and growing organisation.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager to ensure children and young people are cared for within a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You will help lead and supervise the care team while driving positive outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires working a flexible shift pattern to meet the round-the-clock needs of the home.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the day-to-day management of the home.
* Leading, supervising, and supporting the residential care team.
* Ensuring the home operates strictly in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
* Contributing to care planning, reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
* Promoting high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people.
* Supporting staff development, performance, and training.
* Participating in the on-call rota and providing shift cover where required.
Essential Requirements:
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families (or equivalent/relevant degree).
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in a supervisory or shift-leading role within a children’s residential setting.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
* Flexibility to work a varied shift rota including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.
Working Hours
* Full-time, structured shift work.
* Includes a rota of evenings and weekends.
* Participation in the on-call rota to provide cover where required.
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Clear career pathways and progression opportunities within residential childcare.
* A highly supportive management and team environment.
* A rewarding role with a healthy, structured work-life balance.
Apply Today
For more information or to apply, contact:
Connective Careers Pathways
📞 (phone number removed)
With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors
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