Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home (EBD) Enfield £35,000 – £40,000 per annum Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm On-Call Duties We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a high-quality solo occupancy residential children’s home, alongside supporting a respite service, for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and well-structured service. Key Responsibilities * Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and respite service * Lead, mentor, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred care * Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and records are maintained to a high standard * Promote positive outcomes for young people through consistent, trauma-informed practice * Take responsibility for safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted standards * Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership during out-of-hours situations Requirements * NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards) * Previous experience in a residential children’s home, ideally with EBD * Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills * Sound knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted requirements * A resilient, calm, and child-focused approach * Full UK driving licence (essential) What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 * Monday–Friday working hours for improved work-life balance * Opportunity to work in a solo occupancy service, allowing truly personalised care * Ongoing training and career development * Supportive management and a values-driven organisation If you’re committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people and are ready for a rewarding leadership role, we’d love to hear from you Alert me to jobs like this