Children's Home Deputy Manager

Job Summary

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.