Deputy Manager (Children’s Residential Home)

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a residential children’s home in Wandsworth. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in ensuring high standards of child-centred care, overseeing staff performance, and maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations. Essential qualifications include experience in an Ofsted-regulated setting and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Ofsted-regulated residential children’s home.
• Ready to step up from Senior Residential Support Worker to Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks associated with children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring high standards of care.
• Oversee staff performance, supervision, and development.
• Promote a nurturing and positive environment for children.

Skills

Child-centred care

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager (Children's Residential Home) | Wandsworth SW17 8SB

£35,000 - £40,000

Permanent, Fulltime

Fox Morris Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join an Ofsted‑regulated residential children’s home in Wandsworth SW17 8SB. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in leading the team, ensuring high standards of care, and maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the residential children’s home.
• Ensure the provision of high‑quality, child‑centred care that meets the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of children and young people.
• Assist in overseeing staff performance, including supervision, guidance, and development.
• Contribute to maintaining full compliance with:
  • Ofsted Inspection Framework
  • Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
  • Quality Standards
• Help manage audits, care planning, and reporting to ensure standards are met and exceeded.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for children and young people.
• Support with recruitment, rota planning, and general operational responsibilities.
• Build strong relationships with external agencies, professionals, and families.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in an Ofsted‑regulated residential children’s home (essential).
• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step up.
• Strong knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a staff team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), with willingness to work towards Level 5 if not already obtained.