Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – New Children’s Home (EBD) Location: Bexleyheath Salary: £35000 - £40000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a brand-new children’s home from the ground up? We’re recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking children’s care provider opening a new children’s home (EBD) in Bexleyheath. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, influence the culture, and play a key part in delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people. The Deputy Manager Role As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the home’s leadership and day-to-day operations, ensuring the service is safe, nurturing and fully aligned with Ofsted expectations. You will lead shifts, mentor the staff team, and model best practice while helping establish a positive, trauma-informed home environment. Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Manager Support the RM in the effective running and development of a new children’s home (EBD). Help lead, supervise and motivate a growing staff team. Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is delivered at all times. Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management. Contribute to Ofsted compliance and quality standards. Participate in on-call responsibilities. Build strong relationships with local authorities, families and external partners. What We’re Looking For in a Deputy Manager Experience as a Senior RCW, Team Leader or Deputy Manager in children’s residential care. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) — Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards. Strong understanding of safeguarding, EBD behaviours and trauma-informed practice. A calm, compassionate and resilient approach. Leadership qualities and ambition to grow with the service. What’s On Offer a Deputy Manager Competitive salary depending on experience. Career development. Full support with training and Level 5 qualification. Opportunity to be part of a new, high-quality service from day one. A positive, supportive and forward-thinking culture. For more information please apply now and Adam from Care First UK will call you asap. INDMAN