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Deputy Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bexleyheath

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Deputy Manager – New Children’s Home (EBD)

Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £35000 - £40000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a brand-new children’s home from the ground up?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking children’s care provider opening a new children’s home (EBD) in Bexleyheath. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, influence the culture, and play a key part in delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The Deputy Manager Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the home’s leadership and day-to-day operations, ensuring the service is safe, nurturing and fully aligned with Ofsted expectations. You will lead shifts, mentor the staff team, and model best practice while helping establish a positive, trauma-informed home environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Manager

Support the RM in the effective running and development of a new children’s home (EBD).
Help lead, supervise and motivate a growing staff team.
Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is delivered at all times.
Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
Contribute to Ofsted compliance and quality standards.
Participate in on-call responsibilities.
Build strong relationships with local authorities, families and external partners.
What We’re Looking For in a Deputy Manager

Experience as a Senior RCW, Team Leader or Deputy Manager in children’s residential care.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) — Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, EBD behaviours and trauma-informed practice.
A calm, compassionate and resilient approach.
Leadership qualities and ambition to grow with the service.
What’s On Offer a Deputy Manager

Competitive salary depending on experience.
Career development.
Full support with training and Level 5 qualification.
Opportunity to be part of a new, high-quality service from day one.
A positive, supportive and forward-thinking culture.
For more information please apply now and Adam from Care First UK will call you asap.

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