Deputy Manager

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s care provider in Bexleyheath is seeking a Deputy Manager for a new children’s home. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare. The position offers career development, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Career development opportunities

Support with training and Level 5 qualification

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior RCW, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Strong understanding of EBD behaviours and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the RM in the effective running and development of the home.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the staff team.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is delivered.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Understanding of safeguarding

Leadership qualities

Calm and resilient approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Deputy Manager – New Children’s Home (EBD)

Location: Bexleyheath

Salary: £35000 - £40000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a brand-new children’s home from the ground up?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking children’s care provider opening a new children’s home (EBD) in Bexleyheath. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, influence the culture, and play a key part in delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The Deputy Manager Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the home’s leadership and day-to-day operations, ensuring the service is safe, nurturing and fully aligned with Ofsted expectations. You will lead shifts, mentor the staff team, and model best practice while helping establish a positive, trauma-informed home environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Manager

• Support the RM in the effective running and development of a new children’s home (EBD).
• Help lead, supervise and motivate a growing staff team.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is delivered at all times.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
• Contribute to Ofsted compliance and quality standards.
• Participate in on‑call responsibilities.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, families and external partners.

What We’re Looking For in a Deputy Manager

• Experience as a Senior RCW, Team Leader or Deputy Manager in children’s residential care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) — Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, EBD behaviours and trauma‑informed practice.
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Leadership qualities and ambition to grow with the service.

What’s On Offer a Deputy Manager

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Career development.
• Full support with training and Level 5 qualification.
• Opportunity to be part of a new, high‑quality service from day one.
• A positive, supportive and forward‑thinking culture.

For more information please apply now and Adam from Care First UK will call you ASAP.