Deputy Registered Manager

Love Grove House; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapeutic children's home in North London is seeking a Deputy Registered Manager to support the establishment and leadership of their care practice. The role involves overseeing care planning, team development, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in residential care and a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000, on-call allowances, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Monthly recognition awards

Leadership and wellbeing support

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• 2+ years senior experience in children's residential care.
• Level 3 qualification or willingness to pursue Level 5 funded.
• Experience in opening new homes (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in establishing the home.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor staff.
• Monitor children's progress and promote their health.

Skills

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Emotional maturity

Resilience

Reliability

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Desirable)

Job description

Deputy Registered Manager — Love Grove House (North London)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year

On-call allowance: £100 per week

Bonuses: Retention + Ofsted rating + KPI bonus

Hours: Full time, flexible (Mon–Fri with occasional weekends)

Progression: Clear pathway to Registered Manager within 6–12 months

Location: North London

About Us

Love Grove House is a new therapeutic children’s home opening in North London, created with one clear mission: to provide a safe, stable and emotionally nurturing home where children can heal, grow and build a future they are proud of. We believe that real change happens through consistent, warm, emotionally attuned relationships where children feel seen, valued and understood.

We are building a home with heart, but also with ambition. Our practice is trauma-informed, relational and grounded in high expectations. We combine emotional warmth with structure, boundaries and a commitment to professional excellence. Our team culture is built on curiosity, reflection, accountability and a belief that every child deserves the highest quality of care.

Love Grove House is not part of a corporate chain. We are a purpose‑led home with the freedom to do things properly – to invest in our staff, to create a positive team culture, and to build a safe environment where children experience genuine belonging.

Joining us means contributing to something meaningful from day one: shaping the home, influencing the culture, and being part of a team that truly makes a difference.

The Role

You will support the Registered Manager in establishing the home, leading staff, and delivering trauma‑informed, relational care.

Why Join Us?

• Salary £40,000–£50,000
• On‑call allowance £100/week
• Clear progression to Registered Manager
• Retention bonus £1,000/year
• Ofsted performance bonus
• KPI bonus £500
• Free meals on shift
• Monthly and annual recognition awards
• Level 5 funded if needed

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Registered Manager

Responsible to: Registered Manager

Application: CV + Cover Letter to [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
  • Support the RM in day‑to‑day operations
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor staff
  • Promote trauma‑informed relational care
• Quality of Care
  • Oversee care planning and risk assessments
  • Monitor children’s progress and outcomes
  • Promote education, health and wellbeing
• Compliance & Ofsted
  • Maintain regulatory compliance
  • Prepare documentation and audits
  • Support inspections
• Safeguarding
  • Act as Deputy DSL
  • Respond to incidents, concerns and missing episodes
• Team Development
  • Conduct supervisions and promote reflective practice
  • Oversee training compliance and new staff induction
• Operational Duties
  • Rota planning and team organisation
  • Participate in on‑call rota (£100/week)

Person Specification

• Essential
  • 2+ years senior experience in children’s residential care
  • Level 3 qualification (Level 5 funded if needed)
  • Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Emotional maturity, resilience, and reliability
• Desirable
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management
  • Experience supporting Ofsted inspections
  • Experience in opening new homes

Safer Recruitment Statement

Love Grove House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow strict safer recruitment procedures including:

• Enhanced DBS
• Full reference and verification
• Employment history checks with gap explanations
• Identity and right‑to‑work verification
• Qualification checks

Benefits Package

• Financial & Recognition
  • Ofsted bonus: £500 Good, £1,000 Outstanding
  • Monthly recognition award (£25 voucher)
  • Staff of the Year award (£300)
• Workplace Benefits
  • Free meals on shift when eating with children
  • Birthday day off
  • Leadership and wellbeing support
  • Reflective practice and supervision

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