Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
📍 Purley
💰 Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
🕘 Full-time | 9am-5pm (rota including some evenings & weekends)
Brook Street Social Care is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a newly renovated Children's Residential Home in Purley.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dedicated team that places the welfare and best interests of children at the heart of everything they do. The home has recently received an OFSTED rating of 'Good' with Outstanding Leadership & Management, and the team is now looking for a passionate and committed Deputy Manager to help drive the next stage of development.
About the Home
The four-bedded children's home provides a supportive, family-style environment for young people aged 9-18 (male and female) with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
The service is committed to providing young people with meaningful opportunities including:
* Travel experiences
* Sports mentorship
* Educational support
* Therapeutic interventions
Working closely with the Registered Manager and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the development of the service and ensuring the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
* Provide strong leadership, supervision and support to the staff team
* Ensure the service delivers high-quality care that exceeds Ofsted standards
* Promote a positive and supportive team culture
* Monitor and review policies, procedures and care plans
* Ensure safeguarding and compliance with relevant legislation
* Support the ongoing development and training of staff
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Senior role within a Children's Residential Home
* Strong understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Experience supervising and managing staff teams
* Knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and relevant legislation
* Strong administration and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Passion, resilience and dedication to improving outcomes for young people
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including some evenings and weekends
What's On Offer
In addition to the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, the organisation offers:
* A supportive and experienced senior management team
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Genuine career progression and development opportunities
* Ongoing training, supervision and therapeutic support
* Holiday entitlement that increases with service
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Experience Required
Minimum 2 years' experience working in an OFSTED-regulated Residential Children's Home.
📍 Location: Purley (on-site)