Deputy Manager

Solace Care Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking a Children's Homes Deputy Manager in London. In this full-time role, you'll oversee daily activities in children's homes, ensuring safety and well-being, while also coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care and strong leadership skills, committed to creating a supportive environment for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children's homes and working with vulnerable children.
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and protection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s safety, hygiene, and behaviour meet acceptable standards.
• Plan and supervise engaging activities, including trips and holidays.
• Attend and contribute to children’s assessment and review meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

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Company Description

Solace care provides residential care homes for children and youth experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) as well as mild to moderate learning disabilities. We work closely with specialist education providers, therapeutic professionals, and local authorities to identify strategies, learning methods and resources in order to deliver individualized person-based support plans. All in pursuit of helping children in conquering their struggles, building confidence and capitalising on significant life opportunities.

From your very first day, you will receive extensive support and guidance and you will be introduced to a 6-month induction training program, tailored to provide you with all the fundamental skills and information needed to make you successful in your chosen field. Furthermore, all the mandatory trainings required will be provided.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Children's Homes Deputy Manager located in Greater London. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with managing and overseeing activities in children's homes, ensuring the welfare and safety of the children, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications/ Knowledge

• Experience in managing children's homes and working with vulnerable children
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and protection procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and

Children Home’s Regulations (England) 2015.

• Previous experience in social care or related field
• Understanding & knowledge of the needs of children
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (preferred)
• Familiar with SCCIF and Children Acts

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Ensure children’s safety, hygiene, and behaviour meet acceptable standards.

Create a supportive, family-like atmosphere for daily living and moral development.

Activities and Recreation

Plan and supervise engaging activities, including trips, holidays, and camps.

Meetings and Reviews

Attend and contribute to children’s assessment, planning, and review meetings.

Daily Recording and Handover

Complete all logs and incident reports before ending shifts to ensure continuity of care.

Communication with Key Workers

Share important updates through logbooks, notes, or emails for effective handovers.

Record incidents promptly and pass forms to incoming staff for office transmission.

Company Description

Solace care provides residential care homes for children and youth experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) as well as mild to moderate learning disabilities. We work closely with specialist education providers, therapeutic professionals, and local authorities to identify strategies, learning methods and resources in order to deliver individualized person-based support plans. All in pursuit of helping children in conquering their struggles, building confidence and capitalising on significant life opportunities.

From your very first day, you will receive extensive support and guidance and you will be introduced to a 6-month induction training program, tailored to provide you with all the fundamental skills and information needed to make you successful in your chosen field. Furthermore, all the mandatory trainings required will be provided.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Children's Homes Deputy Manager located in Greater London. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with managing and overseeing activities in children's homes, ensuring the welfare and safety of the children, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications/ Knowledge

• Experience in managing children's homes and working with vulnerable children
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and protection procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and

Children Home’s Regulations (England) 2015.

• Previous experience in social care or related field
• Understanding & knowledge of the needs of children
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (preferred)
• Familiar with SCCIF and Children Acts

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Ensure children’s safety, hygiene, and behaviour meet acceptable standards.

Homely Environment

Create a supportive, family-like atmosphere for daily living and moral development.

Activities and Recreation

Plan and supervise engaging activities, including trips, holidays, and camps.

Meetings and Reviews

Attend and contribute to children’s assessment, planning, and review meetings.

Daily Recording and Handover

Complete all logs and incident reports before ending shifts to ensure continuity of care.

Communication with Key Workers

Share important updates through logbooks, notes, or emails for effective handovers.

Incident and Accident Reporting

Record incidents promptly and pass forms to incoming staff for office transmission.

️ Key Worker Rol

e

Support assigned children, maintain records, and liaise with families and professionals

.

Emotional Support and Advocac

y

Act as a trusted advisor and help children express concerns or complaints

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Emergency Placement Suppor

t

Assist with emergency residential placements and notify the Duty Manager accordingly.

Our Di

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rsity Statement
At Sola

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e Care Group we promote equal employment opportunities. Our policy seeks to make sure that no employee, worker or prospective or job applicant is discriminated against due to their race or origin, religious background, political stances, sexual orientation or sex, marital status, gender, age, and disability. Our selection requirements and processes are regularly checked to make sure that individuals are recruited, promoted and considered on the grounds of their respective merits and abilities. All employees and workers are given equal treatment and motivated to progress

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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• Industries

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