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Deputy Manager

Nurturing Growth & Compassionate Care Ltd
London
Salary
£21 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
London, England
Position: Deputy Manager (Development Pathway to Registered Manager) Location: Edgware, Greater London (in person) Contract: Full-time, permanent Shift pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off, including 2 sleep-ins. Weekends and bank holidays required. Salary: £18.00

£21.00 per hour + £60 per sleep-in Reports to: Registered Manager A therapeutic childrens residential home in Edgware supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready to develop into a Registered Manager role. The post combines hands-on leadership with operational responsibility, safeguarding and high-quality therapeutic practice. Key responsibilities

Lead and support the staff team on shift, modelling high standards of therapeutic and relational practice

Deputise for the Registered Manager, ensuring the home runs safely and effectively in their absence

Oversee and contribute to care planning, risk assessments, daily records and statutory documentation

Champion safeguarding, manage complex behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people

Support staff development through supervision, reflective practice and on-the-job coaching

Work collaboratively with the clinical team, social workers, education providers and families

Actively progress toward Registered Manager status (Level 5 Diploma pathway) Essential requirements (non-negotiable)

Full UK driving licence (clean)

this is mandatory

Minimum 23 years experience in childrens residential homes

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Ideally working toward or holding Level 5 Leadership & Management

Proven ability to manage challenging behaviours and work with SEMH / trauma-experienced young people

Strong paperwork, record-keeping and organisational skills

Willingness and ability to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays

Genuine commitment to progressing into a Registered Manager role

Right to work in the UK

Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for Edgware Desirable

Previous deputy or senior experience in a childrens home

Experience of Ofsted inspection processes

Therapeutic or trauma-informed training Full UK driving licence is non-negotiable

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