Deputy Manager – 4-Bed EBD Therapeutic Children’s Home
Croydon, Greater London
Starting from £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 & 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 We’re Looking For
- Experience within residential children’s care (EBD experience desirable)
- Supervisory or leadership experience within a children’s home
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s home regulations
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum)
- Working towards or holding Level 5 in Leadership & Management (desirable)
- Resilient, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes
What’s On Offer
- Salary starting at £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 people’s 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 contact me directly for a confidential discussion.
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