West Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom
£35,000 - £43,000
Permanent
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Home
Location: West Molesey, Surrey
Salary: £35,000–£43,000 per annum
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established children’s home in West Molesey, Surrey. The Deputy Manager will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 10–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), ensuring a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment. This is a rewarding position for a passionate professional looking to make a positive impact within a vibrant and values-driven organisation. The Deputy Manager will work closely with the management team to uphold high standards of care and support the ongoing development of the home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, supervision, and support to the staff team.
- Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and best practice standards.
- Assist with the oversight and monitoring of home finances to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
- Ensure young people have access to a wide range of enrichment activities and experiences that promote growth and exploration.
- Support staff development through coaching, on-shift support, and modelling good practice.
- Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain a positive, stable, and nurturing environment for young people with EBD needs.
- Support the ongoing development and growth of the home.
Requirements:
- Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Demonstrate strong experience in children’s residential care and supporting young people with EBD.
- Have a confident understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
- Be dynamic, creative, and able to bring energy and fresh ideas to the home.
- Live the organisation’s core values of love, care, and consistency daily.
- Be a collaborative team player committed to working with an established staff team.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
