Deputy Children's Home Manager

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.

• Support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality care
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily records are completed to a high standard
• Promote positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and Ofsted standards
• Take part in the on-call rota and provide leadership support outside of core hours

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)
• Proven experience working in a residential children’s home, ideally with EBD
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, children’s legislation, and Ofsted regulations
• A calm, resilient, and child-centred approach
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000
• Monday–Friday working hours for improved work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a small 4-bed home, allowing meaningful relationships with young people
• Ongoing training and clear career progression
• 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