Deputy Manager

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider in South London is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in managing a children’s residential home. This hands-on leadership role requires experience in residential childcare, effective communication, and safeguarding. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager, oversee staff, ensure high-quality care, and contribute to creating a nurturing environment for young people. Competitive salary and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff is essential.
• A calm, resilient, and child-centred approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in managing the home.
• Promote safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people.
• Deliver regular supervision and appraisals to staff.

Skills

Experience working in a children’s residential home

Experience of Ofsted inspection

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: South London
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Hours: Full-time Rota-based Monday to Sunday

The Role

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for an established Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive, while supporting and leading a committed staff team.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the overall management and operation of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and line management to Senior and Support Workers.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality care in line with care plans and relevant regulations.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people.
• Deliver regular supervision, appraisals, and on‑the‑job support to staff.
• Support staff training, induction, and development plans.
• Assist with rota management to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Monitor staff performance and promote best practice.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies when required.

Requirements

About You:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about residential childcare and confident in leading by example.

• Experience working in a children’s residential home.
• Experience of Ofsted inspection.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Support Worker ready to progress.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of children’s residential regulations.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff.
• A calm, resilient, and child‑centred approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards) – desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and structured management.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.