Deputy Manager / Team Leader/Children’s Residential Home

Deputy Manager / Team Leader – Children's Residential Home
Permanent | Full-Time | Career Progression Opportunities
Location: Ilford, North London & Greater London
Salary: £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience and suitability
Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Progress Your Career.
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker with a strong background in children's residential care?
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager / Team Leader to join an Ofsted-registered children's residential home in Ilford, North London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare professional looking to progress their career towards a Registered Manager position. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance while providing effective leadership to the residential care team.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager / Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the children's home. You will help lead and develop the staff team while ensuring children and young people receive consistent, safe and high-quality care.
The role involves supporting staff, maintaining safeguarding standards, contributing to care planning and risk management, and ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home.
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Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers and promote high standards of practice.
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Maintain strong safeguarding and child protection standards.
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Support care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and individual care arrangements.
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Provide staff guidance, coaching, supervision and support.
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Maintain accurate care records, reports and documentation.
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Support incident management and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.
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Work with social workers, families, schools and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
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Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, education and personal development.
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Support inspections, audits and quality assurance processes.
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Take responsibility for the home when the Registered Manager is unavailable.
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Participate in the rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties where required.
About You
We are looking for a confident and committed childcare professional who has previous experience within an Ofsted-registered children's residential setting.
You should have at least two years' experience working in children's residential care, with previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker or in a similar leadership position.
You will need strong communication and leadership skills, a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the ability to support children and young people with emotional, behavioural or complex needs.
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable, as is experience with PMVA/MAPA, behaviour management or leadership and management qualifications. A full UK driving licence would also be advantageous.
Right to work in the UK is essential.
What We Offer
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£40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience and suitability.
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Permanent, full-time employment.
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Clear career progression towards Registered Manager.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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Support towards relevant childcare and management qualifications.
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Supportive and experienced management team.
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Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
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Generous annual leave and Employee Assistance Programme.
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A professional and supportive working environment.
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The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
Career Progression
This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will receive ongoing support and development with the opportunity to progress towards a Registered Manager position, subject to experience, qualifications and suitability.
Location
Opportunities are available across Ilford, Barking, Redbridge, North London, East London, Greater London and surrounding London boroughs.
Apply Today
If you have the experience, leadership skills and passion to make a positive difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" and submit your CV. Our recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the position and next steps.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, Right to Work checks and an Enhanced DBS check, including relevant safeguarding checks, in line with safer recruitment practices.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Employee Referral Bonus is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Employee Referral Scheme
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed