Children's Deputy Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Ilford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for their children's home in Ilford. This role is pivotal in delivering outstanding care and ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, alongside developing staff and maintaining a positive environment for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive management culture with no overnight shifts.

Benefits

Supportive management and team culture

Excellent career progression opportunities

No overnight or sleep-in shifts

Commitment to staff wellbeing and service quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a residential childcare setting.
• In-depth understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and Ofsted standards.
• Promote a positive and nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Deputy Manager - EBD Children's Home (IG1)
Salary: £33,280 - £39,520 per annum
Location: IG1, East London
Hours: Full-time, flexible shifts between 8:00-16:00 / 12:00-20:00 (no sleep-ins or waking nights)

We are recruiting on behalf of an established social care provider that specialises in high-quality residential services for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). A vacancy has arisen for a Deputy Manager to join their home in the IG1 area.

The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in leading the team to deliver outstanding care in line with Ofsted requirements. You will play a key role in staff development, quality assurance, safeguarding, and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that promotes a culture of excellence, safeguarding, and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Ofsted standards

• Participate in care planning, professional meetings, and staff supervision

• Contribute to training delivery and ongoing staff development

• Promote a positive and nurturing environment that supports the individual needs of each young person

Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) - essential

• Working towards or achieved Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care - desirable

• Proven experience in a residential childcare setting

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• In-depth understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory frameworks

Why Join?

• Supportive management and team culture

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• No overnight or sleep-in shifts

• Work for a provider that genuinely values staff wellbeing and service quality

To express your interest or refer a suitable candidate, please get in touch today.