Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s Home (EBD)
📍 Enfield
💷 £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm + On-Call Duties
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established 4-bed residential children’s home for boys with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), based in Enfield.
This role is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager or a strong Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step up into a leadership position within a supportive and child-focused service.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the home
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Lead, supervise, and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality care
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Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily records are completed to a high standard
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Promote positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
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Maintain compliance with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and Ofsted standards
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Take part in the on-call rota and provide leadership support outside of core hours
Requirements
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NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)
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Proven experience working in a residential children’s home, ideally with EBD
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Good knowledge of safeguarding, children’s legislation, and Ofsted regulations
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A calm, resilient, and child-centred approach
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Full UK driving licence (essential)
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000
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Monday–Friday working hours for improved work-life balance
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Opportunity to work in a small 4-bed home, allowing meaningful relationships with young people
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Ongoing training and clear career progression
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Supportive management and a values-led organisation
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we would love to hear from you