Deputy Manager - Ofsted "Outstanding" Children's Home. Job in Essex Education & Training Jobs

Super Hiring; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Ilford is seeking a skilled Deputy Manager to oversee operations at an Ofsted rated Good residential home. You will work alongside the Registered Manager, ensuring the safety of young people, managing staff, and addressing child protection issues. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience in residential care. This position offers competitive benefits and supports career growth.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Gym membership stipend

Best-in-class compensation

Fully-paid support for diplomas

Pension plan with Nest

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Residential experience in child care.
• Understanding of needs of young people with trauma.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service's workforce and resources.
• Assist the manager in achieving service objectives.
• Deputize in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Team building and supervision skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

SuperCare is looking for a skilled and experienced Deputy Manager to lead the operations at our Ofsted rated Good residential children's home in Ilford. In this role, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the existing staff and resources, ensure the safety and well‑being of young people, and meet the service's goals. Your duties will include stepping in for the manager when needed, supporting and supervising staff, interacting directly with young people, addressing child protection issues and complaints, collaborating with professionals for the best outcomes, and managing resources and finances appropriately.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
• To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
• To deputize in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the young people.
• To undertake direct work with young people as appropriate.
• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained.

Person Specification

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Residential Experience
• Team Building and Supervision Skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding the needs of young people who have experienced trauma including managing challenging behaviours.
• Good organizational skills

Why should you work for SuperCare?

We're on a mission to be the number 1 provider of children's homes in London and the South East. Our commitment to supporting and empowering our staff helps us build incredible teams of caring professionals that want to grow their careers with SuperCare, as backed up by our 98% staff retention rate!

Benefits

• Our "1 Day on 2 Days Off" rota
• Private health insurance and 24/7 GP access
• Gym membership stipend per month, so you can choose where you gym!
• Best‑in‑class compensation (we pay 20% higher than market rate)
• Fully‑paid support to complete your Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas (which will help you earn even more)
• Pension plan with Nest
• Access to our company bonus scheme

And on top of that the opportunity to empower children with learning disabilities to be the best people they can possibly be! What more could you ask for?

Apply now or visit (url removed) for more information about our team.