Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Sentio Inclusive Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's home in Ilford is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager. The role involves providing leadership and support to young people in an Ofsted-registered EBD children's home. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and strong knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management. The position offers a salary of £31,992 per year, with the work schedule being 9 am to 9 pm, four days a week, plus on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must be a confident driver with valid UK or international licence.
• Experience working as a Deputy in an EBD children's home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent leadership to support young people.
• Work 4 days a week 9 am - 9 pm plus on-call rota.
• Act as a positive role model.

Skills

Driving license (UK or international)

Strong English communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Behaviour management

Report writing

Professional liaison with social workers

Job description

The role

We're working with a children's home in Ilford that is looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager for an Ofsted-registered EBD children's home in the London Borough of Redbridge.

You will work 9 am - 9 pm, 4 days per week plus on call rota alongside the manager.

Please note, sponsorship is available for this position.

What we need from you

The ideal applicant must be a confident driver with a valid UK or international licence, have a good standard of spoken and written English, and have experience working as a Deputy in an EBD children's home. You will need strong knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, report writing, and liaising professionally with social workers and other agencies is essential.

We are looking for someone who can act as a positive role model and provide consistent leadership to support the young people.

What you'll get in return

The salary for this role is £31,992 per year.

Sentio Inclusive Ltd. is a specialist recruitment agency, focusing on social care, mental health and SEN vacancies across England, Scotland and Wales. We actively encourage applications from individuals, from all walks in life.

Our aim is to provide the best possible service, we strive to engage with all clients and candidates. If you aren't shortlisted or are unsuccessful in this post, we will keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.