Deputy Children's Home Manager

Deputy Children's Home Manager - 1-Bed EBD Service
Location: Greenford, London
Salary: £18.62 per hour | 40 hours per week
Sleep-In Rate: £70.50 per night

We are working in partnership with our client to recruit a dedicated Deputy Children's Home Manager for a brand-new 1-bed service supporting a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), based in Greenford, London.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new provision from the very beginning, helping to shape a high-quality, person-centred environment that supports positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home
• Lead and mentor staff to deliver consistent, therapeutic care
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted and safeguarding standards
• Support with care planning, risk assessments and incident management
• Work in partnership with families, social workers and other professionals
• Promote a nurturing, structured environment that meets the emotional and developmental needs of the young person

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Full UK Driving Licence - essential
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and residential childcare regulations
• Flexible to work variable shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends and sleep-ins
• Confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent leadership skills

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.62
• Paid sleep-ins at £70.50 per night
• Opportunity to play a key role in setting up a new service
• Ongoing training and development

If you're an experienced and passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team making a real difference.