Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

South Norwood, London
£30,000 - £40,000 + Career Progression
Full-Time Permanent Role

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker looking for the next step in your career?

My client is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support the opening and development of a new 3-bed children's home in South Norwood for young people aged 8–18 with learning disabilities and additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ambitious, child-focused, and looking to progress towards a Registered Manager position within a supportive and growing organisation.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager and a Responsible Individual to help lead the home, support the staff team, and ensure outstanding care is delivered to children and young people.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading and motivating staff teams
• Promoting safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people
• Supporting care planning and risk management
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Helping develop a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic environment
• Assisting with staff supervision, training, and development
• Preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who have:

• At least 2 years' experience within a children's residential setting
• Experience in a Senior or Deputy role
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for supporting children with learning disabilities and additional needs
• Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• A desire to progress into a Registered Manager role

Why Join Us?

• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to help shape a new children's home from the beginning
• Meaningful work making a genuine difference in young people's lives

If you are dedicated, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team committed to changing lives and creating positive futures for children and young people.