Deputy Manager

Job Title: Children's Home Deputy Manager

Location: Camden, London, NW1 Postcode Area

Salary: £39,362.67 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager to join a reputable care provider in Camden, London. In this role, you will support the Registered Manager in the daily operation of a children’s residential service, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment for young people aged 11–18. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to make a positive impact within a well-established organisation.

Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Home Deputy Manager based in Camden, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager and deputising when required to oversee the home’s operations
• Supervising, guiding, and supporting staff to maintain high standards of practice and effective communication
• Managing key operational areas such as care quality, recruitment, training, staffing, and the home environment
• Contributing to personalised care plans by assessing young people’s needs and ensuring their cultural, social, and emotional requirements are met
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and wellbeing, encouraging active participation in decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted standards, and all relevant legislation
• Maintaining accurate records, including care plans, risk assessments, medication, and financial documentation
• Building strong relationships with young people, families, staff, and external professionals
• Supporting staffing needs, including recruitment, induction, and training requirements
• Assisting with admissions and ensuring smooth transitions for new residents
• Participating in team meetings and sharing key information with colleagues and partner agencies

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Home Deputy Manager, you will need:

• A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ residential childcare experience
• Child Protection experience and a good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Leadership and staff supervision skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing budgets and staff rotas
• Project management skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Commitment to ongoing personal development and professional growth
• A full UK driving licence (desirable)

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Generous pension scheme and other key perks such as ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment within a well-respected organisation

If you are a qualified Children's Home Deputy Manager looking for an exciting new role in Camden, apply today!

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.

Note: Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding requirements.