Deputy Manager – Children’s Home

Plumstead, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/21/2025

• City: Plumstead
• State/Province: City of London
• Country: United Kingdom

Job Description

As a Deputy Manager, you will support and deputise for the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of a children’s residential home. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the home operates in full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards, placing the welfare, safety, and development of children and young people at the centre of all practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership, guidance, and role modelling to staff teams
• Support the Registered Manager with supervision, appraisals, and professional development
• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth running of the home in the Manager’s absence
• Promote effective teamwork via meetings, communication, and reflective practice
• Ensure all care delivery meets Ofsted expectations and statutory regulations
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Embed strong safeguarding practices and ensure concerns are reported appropriately
• Contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports in line with regulatory standards
• Support effective management of budgets and resources
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders when required
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and clean environment
• Conduct regular checks for fire safety, first aid, and maintenance requirements
• Mentor and support staff with professional learning and ongoing development
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed within required timescales
• Promote reflective practice and a culture of excellence
• Participate in the on‑call rota and provide out‑of‑hours support
• Assist with rota planning for safe staffing levels
• Be flexible to cover shifts when needed

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Desirable: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in a supervisory or deputy role within a children’s residential setting
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and Quality Standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Professional Expectations

• Commitment to child‑centred practice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries alongside a flexible rota system to promote work–life balance
• Generous bonus schemes and regular recognition awards (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Robust induction programme and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supported achievement of nationally recognised qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• Structured development plans for long‑term career growth; tailored mentoring for Deputy Managers to prepare for Registered Manager or Responsible Individual roles

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