Deputy Manager – Specialist Therapeutic Children’s Home
Location: Hayes, West London (UB4)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (Depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
United Homes Group is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead our therapeutic home in West London.
We are looking for a practitioner-leader who balances clinical trauma-informed care with rigorous operational governance.
Why United Homes Group?
Therapeutic Home: We are a DDP-trained home using PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) throughout our care delivery.
Oversight: You will work alongside a dedicated Registered Manager (RM) and Responsible Individual (RI) providing strategic support, allowing you to focus on the home’s culture and clinical outcomes.
Your Mission
Lead Towards 'Outstanding': Maintain our 'Good' rating while driving the home toward Ofsted excellence.
Risk Management: Ensuring the team is trained and resilient enough to manage complex risks.
Team Culture: Supervise and develop a trauma-responsive staff team, fostering a culture of reflection and professional challenge.
Regulatory Accountability: Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Requirements
Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or completing).
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role within a residential care setting.
Clinical Insight: Strong understanding of attachment-based practice, trauma-informed models, and safeguarding thresholds.
Operational Grit: Proven ability to stabilise and managing challenging behaviour and maintain a stable, motivated workforce.
What We Offer
Remuneration: £35,000 to £40,000
Support: Regular reflective practice and external therapeutic consultation.
Growth: A clear pathway to senior operational roles within a growing group.
Benefits: Company pension, on-site parking, and professional development funding.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold (or are you currently completing) the Level 3 or 5 Diploma?
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in residential care?
Work Location: In person
