Deputy Manager : 4:Bed EBD Therapeutic Childrens Home
Croydon, Greater London
Starting from A GBP 40,000 (DOE)
Full Time Permanent
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well:established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people. My client operates a 4:bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Croydon and is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join their leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior residential support worker or existing deputy looking to join a supportive, child:focused organisation committed to therapeutic and trauma:informed care.
The Service
The home provides high:quality, therapeutic residential support to children and young people with EBD. The service follows a trauma:informed, strengths:based model of care, placing the wellbeing and long:term outcomes of young people at the centre of everything they do.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day:to:day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and staff performance are maintained.
You will help create a stable, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Support with the operational management of the home
* Lead, mentor and develop residential care staff
* Promote therapeutic, child:centred practice
* Oversee care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding
* Assist with Ofsted compliance and regulatory requirements
* Deputise for the Registered Manager when required
* Build positive relationships with external professionals and families
What Were Looking For
* Experience within residential childrens care (EBD experience desirable)
* Supervisory or leadership experience within a childrens home
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and childrens home regulations
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum)
* Working towards or holding Level 5 in Leadership and Management (desirable)
* Resilient, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes
Whats On Offer
* Salary starting at A GBP 40,000 (dependent on experience)
* Supportive and experienced senior leadership team
* Opportunity for progression and further qualifications
* The chance to make a genuine difference in young peoples lives
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey within residential childcare, I would be keen to speak with you.
Please submit your CV or Apply directly for a confidential discussion.
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