Deputy Manager with pathway to Registered Manager
Shift pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off, including 2 sleep-ins. Weekends and bank holidays required.
About the role
Our client has a therapeutic children’s residential home in Edgware supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. They are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready to develop into a Registered Manager role. The post combines hands-on leadership with operational responsibility, safeguarding and high-quality therapeutic practice.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support the staff team on shift, modelling high standards of therapeutic and relational practice
- Deputise for the Registered Manager, ensuring the home runs safely and effectively in their absence
- Oversee and contribute to care planning, risk assessments, daily records and statutory documentation
- Champion safeguarding, manage complex behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people
- Support staff development through supervision, reflective practice and on-the-job coaching
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team, social workers, education providers and families
- Actively progress toward Registered Manager status (Level 5 Diploma pathway)
Essential requirements (non-negotiable)
- Full UK driving licence (clean) – this is mandatory
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in children’s residential homes
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Proven ability to manage challenging behaviours and work with SEMH / trauma-experienced young people
- Strong paperwork, record-keeping and organisational skills
- Willingness and ability to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays
- Genuine commitment to progressing into a Registered Manager role
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for Edgware
Desirable
- Previous deputy or senior experience in a children’s home
- Experience of Ofsted inspection processes
- Therapeutic or trauma-informed training
- Ideally working toward or holding Level 5 Leadership & Management
INDZI
Pay: £18.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 3 years (required)
- SRSW / Team Leader / DM: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (required)
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
- Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
