Deputy Manager

Salary range: £44,685 - £48,003 p.a. incl. London weighting, plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: The Children’s Residential Home and other locations from time to time

This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council

Are you an experienced Deputy Children's Home Manager or Senior Residential Support worker looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming and nurturing environment?

We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 4 bed children’s residential home dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for vulnerable young people.

We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Deputy Manager to join us at the start of this exciting new chapter, helping us build a safe, secure, and positive environment for children and young people to thrive.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something special, where you will have the chance to make a real impact from day one.

At our new home, we are committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

You’ll help to lead a team that values empathy, respect, and empowerment in all interactions, ensuring that young people feel safe, respected, and heard.

We are looking for a confident and experienced Deputy Manager who can support the Registered Manager in delivering high‑quality, compliant and relationship‑led care.

Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required
• Lead shifts and provide clear, consistent direction to Residential Support Staff
• Promote strong safeguarding practice and high standards of recording
• Support staff supervision, performance and development
• Contribute to Regulation 45 reports and work positively with Regulation 44 visitors and Ofsted

Help create a warm, structured and aspirational environment where young people can grow in confidence and independence.

This role requires participation in a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

This is not just about compliance. It’s about building a home where:

• Young people feel genuinely safe
• Staff feel supported and well‑led
• Ofsted sees practice that reflects high ambition and consistency
• Outcomes improve because leadership is strong and visible

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Has at least 2 years’ experience working in a registered Children’s Home (in line with Ofsted’s regulations)
• Has experience supervising or leading staff within a residential setting
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Can confidently step into the Registered Manager’s absence and uphold standards without hesitation.

To ensure the best fit for this role, applicants must clearly state in their supporting statement:

• Whether their experience is within an Ofsted-registered Children’s Home or an Ofsted-registered supported accommodation (semi‑independent) provision

This information helps us fairly assess relevant regulatory experience and may impact shortlisting decisions.

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
• Season ticket loan for public transport
• Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
• Subsidised staff car park
• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
• Wide range of family friendly policies

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