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Deputy Manager Children Home
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities)
South West London area | Full-Time, Permanent | £35,000 – £40,000 + sleep-ins & bonuses
Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to step into leadership?
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join a specialist children’s home in Middlesex that supports young people with Learning Disabilities. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading staff, and ensuring the delivery of safe, nurturing, and high-quality care.
Salary & Benefits
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£35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
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Additional pay for sleep-ins
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Programme
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Company pension (NEST)
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Performance-related bonus scheme
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Paid training, supervision, and funded qualifications
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations of the home
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Leading, mentoring, and supervising staff to ensure consistent, therapeutic care
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Acting as a safeguarding lead, promoting a safe and compliant culture
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Overseeing rotas, shift cover, and staff performance management
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Supporting children and young people in their development, independence, and well-being
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Taking responsibility for the home in the absence of the Manager
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Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
What We’re Looking For
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At least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential home
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Previous supervisory or leadership experience in residential childcare
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Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Children & Young People (or equivalent)
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Strong understanding of safeguarding, Learning Disabilities, and regulatory compliance
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Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
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A full UK Driving Licence
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Experience using Clearcare Solutions is desirable
Working Hours & Rota
This is a 40-hour per week role with a varied rota including early, late, long days, and some weekends:
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Week 1: Mon & Tue 9am–4pm | Wed & Thu 7:30am–8:30pm (40 hrs)
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Week 2: Mon 7:30am–8:30pm | Tue 9am–4pm | Wed 7:30am–8:30pm | Thu 9am–4pm (40 hrs)
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Week 3: Mon 9am–4pm | Tue & Wed 7:30am–8:30pm | Fri & Sat 9am–3pm (40 hrs)
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Week 4: Mon 9am–3pm | Tue & Wed 7:30am–8:30pm | Fri & Sat 9am–3pm (40 hrs)
Why Join?
This is your chance to join a values-led, child-focused home where staff are supported to succeed. You’ll gain genuine leadership responsibility, continuous development opportunities, and the ability to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with Learning Disabilities.
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