Overview
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Wellington, Sutton
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Salary: 40,000 per annumStart Date: March 2026Positions Available: 2 x Deputy Managers
We are recruiting two Deputy Managers for a brand-new, fully refurbished children’s residential home based in Sutton. The home will support 2-3 young people aged 10-16 with a range of needs including EBD, Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, and ADHD.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new service, working closely with the Registered Manager to establish high-quality care, strong routines, and a positive culture from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and day-to-day running of the children’s home
- Work as part of a small, dedicated team to deliver high-quality care
- Support and supervise staff, addressing performance or staffing issues where appropriate
- Act as a positive role model and effective leader within the home
- Step into the Manager role when required
Job Summary
- Provide consistent, child-centred support to enable young people to participate in community and personal activities
- Ensure all administrative duties and paperwork meet required standards and regulatory expectations
Key Duties
- Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation and standards for children’s residential care
- Liaise regularly with the Manager and external professionals/agencies
- Act as a key/primary worker for allocated young people
- Ensure daily tasks, routines, and care plans are completed to a high standard
- Assist with staff supervisions and attend your own supervision
- Arrange, attend, and contribute to team meetings
- Monitor, administer, and manage medication in line with policies and procedures
- Oversee xwzovoh petty cash and young people’s finances when required
- Support young people to develop life skills in preparation for greater independence
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures at all times
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential home
- At least 1 year in a senior or supervisory role
- QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (essential)
- QCF Level 5 (or working towards)
- Full UK driving licence
- DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
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