Deputy Manager

Location:

Sutton, South London. Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per annum. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Recruitment Agency:
Resolution Recruitment Ltd.

Resolution Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home in Sutton, South London. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated childcare professional with leadership experience and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example, support and develop a residential care team, promote positive outcomes for young people, and maintain high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

• Support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day management and operation of the children's residential home..
• Assist in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing environment for children and young people..
• Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence, where appropriate..
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures..
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service..

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff..
• Assist with staff supervision, performance management and the development of team members..
• Support staff with shift planning, delegation of duties and maintaining consistent standards of care..
• Promote a positive team culture built on accountability, professionalism and high-quality practice..
• Identify staff training and development needs and support ongoing learning..

• Ensure the safety, welfare and protection of all children and young people in the home..
• Maintain a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures..
• Identify, assess and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents..
• Support staff in managing challenging behaviour using appropriate, child-centred approaches..
• Ensure incidents, accidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns are recorded, reported and managed appropriately..

• Support the implementation and regular review of individual care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and behaviour management strategies..
• Ensure children and young people receive personalised

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 yearly

Resolution Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency located in London specialising in permanent and short-term placements.