Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care for children in Greater London seeks a skilled Deputy Manager to oversee the Children's Learning Difficulty Service. This role involves ensuring high-quality educational support, leading a committed team, and developing personalized learning plans in collaboration with families and educational partners. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in supporting children with learning difficulties, are essential. This position offers competitive salary, funded qualifications, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with Real Living Wage

Paid training and development programmes

Free meals on shift

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning difficulties, ideally children.
• Strong understanding of diverse learning needs, learning styles, and intervention approaches.
• Flexibility and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Childrens Learning Difficulty Service.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Work closely with families and educational partners for personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and refine interventions for positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning difficulties

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Education

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or Health & Social Care

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled Senior or Deputy Manager to join a leading provider of care for children with learning difficulties. Youll be part of a well-established, passionate team dedicated to creating inclusive environments where every child is supported to grow, thrive, and achieve their potential.

Role Overview

As Deputy Manager, you will be central to the smooth, effective running of our service. Working closely with the Manager, youll help shape and deliver strategies that ensure each child receives high-quality, personalised educational support. Youll lead and inspire a team of committed professionals, offering guidance, mentorship, and strong leadership to uphold exceptional standards of care and learning.

Benefits, Career Development & Support

Clear career progression, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.

Funded qualifications fully supported QCF pathways to open up new opportunities and higher pay.

Paid training earn while completing sector-leading development programmes.

Full induction programme to set you up for success.

Supportive management with regular supervisions and appraisals.

Regular team meetings where your voice is heard and your ideas help shape the service.

Real progression opportunities across the organisation.

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

Competitive salary with the Real Living Wage as the minimum benchmark.

Enhanced pay scales recognising both qualifications and experience.

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Staff referral bonus.

Life assurance for peace of mind.

Extra Perks

Free meals on shift.

Free Enhanced DBS check.

Amazing discount schemes enjoy savings on high-street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and more.

Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, offering guidance and advice when you need it.

28 days annual leave, including Bank Holiday entitlement.

A rewarding role full of variety, no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Childrens Learning Difficulty Service, from program development to evaluation.

Lead a multidisciplinary team, teachers, support staff, and therapists, while fostering a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Work closely with families, educational partners, and external agencies to create personalised learning plans.

Monitor and refine interventions to secure positive outcomes for every child.

Stay informed on current research, best practices, and developments in special education embedding new insights into service delivery.

Assist with budget management, resource planning, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or Health & Social Care.

Experience supporting people with learning difficulties, ideally children.

Strong understanding of diverse learning needs, learning styles, and intervention approaches.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate and inspire a team, cultivating a supportive, high-performing environment.

Knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to special education.

Flexibility and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children with learning difficulties, and you bring the experience and leadership to help shape an exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.