Deputy Manager

Deputy Children’s Home Manager – Residential Care

 

Location: Ilford, London, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home in Ilford, London. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will play a vital role in the management team, ensuring high standards of care, upholding the rights of young people, and maintaining full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Salary: £33,280 – £39,520 per year.

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Key Responsibilities

 

• Safeguarding & Welfare: Ensure all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children are reported strictly according to policies and procedures.

• Young Person Advocacy: Uphold and promote the rights of young people in accordance with the principles of choice, respect, dignity, and privacy.

• Record Keeping: Ensure all records are meticulously maintained, and communicate any significant changes to young people’s needs to the Service Manager promptly.

• Key Work & Reporting: Conduct formal key work sessions with allocated young people, producing detailed reports for each session.

• Quality & Development: Promote young people's involvement in all areas, including service delivery, quality assurance, and organisational development.

• Communication: Maintain effective written and verbal communication with internal colleagues and external bodies.

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Required Skills and Experience

 

• Qualification: NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in a social care related subject.

• Experience: 2 years of experience working within Children's Residential Care.

• Knowledge: Proven understanding of OFSTED Regulations and compliance requirements.

• Insight: Able to demonstrate an understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.

• Essential Skills: Strong experience in Supervising, Management, and Leadership.

• Licence: A valid Driving Licence is required.

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Rewards and Benefits

 

• Professional Development: Fully Funded Training Programme to support your growth.

• Leave: 20 days of annual leave per year plus recognised Bank Holidays.

• Health & Wellbeing: Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme, plus Maternity and Sick pay.

• Financial: Company pension (Nest Pension Scheme).

• Discounts & Perks: Access to a discount scheme (My Staff Shop / Store Discount), Company Events, and a Referral Programme.

• Workplace: Free parking and Casual dress code.