Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Marylebone High Street, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD) | London
Salary: £34,000–£40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, including shifts, sleep-ins and on-call as required
Location: London
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step up and help lead a home? We're working with an Ofsted-registered children's home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding, child-centred care.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You'll lead, motivate and supervise the staff team, act as a positive role model for the young people, and help maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home and deputising when required
* Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team, including supervisions, rotas and shift leadership
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people with EBD, managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour
* Overseeing care planning, key working, record-keeping and reporting to a high standard
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements and supporting inspection readiness
* Building strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals
Essential requirements
* Proven experience working within an Ofsted-registered children's residential setting, ideally with EBD young people
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); holding or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Supervisory or senior experience within children's residential care
* Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and the Quality Standards
* Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available for this role)
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Full UK driving licence (ideal but not a deal breaker)
Desirable
* Experience supporting a home through Ofsted inspection
* Therapeutic care training (e.g. trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
What's on offer
* A supportive senior leadership team and genuine progression towards Registered Manager
* Ongoing training and funded qualifications
* [Add any client-specific benefits – e.g. company pension, paid breaks, refer-a-friend, wellbeing support]
Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Deborah at CPL Healthcare UK for a confidential conversation
Salary: £34,000–£40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, including shifts, sleep-ins and on-call as required
Location: London
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step up and help lead a home? We're working with an Ofsted-registered children's home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding, child-centred care.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You'll lead, motivate and supervise the staff team, act as a positive role model for the young people, and help maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home and deputising when required
* Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team, including supervisions, rotas and shift leadership
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people with EBD, managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour
* Overseeing care planning, key working, record-keeping and reporting to a high standard
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements and supporting inspection readiness
* Building strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals
Essential requirements
* Proven experience working within an Ofsted-registered children's residential setting, ideally with EBD young people
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); holding or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Supervisory or senior experience within children's residential care
* Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and the Quality Standards
* Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available for this role)
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Full UK driving licence (ideal but not a deal breaker)
Desirable
* Experience supporting a home through Ofsted inspection
* Therapeutic care training (e.g. trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
What's on offer
* A supportive senior leadership team and genuine progression towards Registered Manager
* Ongoing training and funded qualifications
* [Add any client-specific benefits – e.g. company pension, paid breaks, refer-a-friend, wellbeing support]
Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Deborah at CPL Healthcare UK for a confidential conversation
Reference: 225296421
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Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Marylebone High Street, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD) | London
Salary: £34,000–£40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, including shifts, sleep-ins and on-call as required
Location: London
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step up and help lead a home? We're working with an Ofsted-registered children's home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding, child-centred care.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You'll lead, motivate and supervise the staff team, act as a positive role model for the young people, and help maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home and deputising when required
* Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team, including supervisions, rotas and shift leadership
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people with EBD, managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour
* Overseeing care planning, key working, record-keeping and reporting to a high standard
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements and supporting inspection readiness
* Building strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals
Essential requirements
* Proven experience working within an Ofsted-registered children's residential setting, ideally with EBD young people
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); holding or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Supervisory or senior experience within children's residential care
* Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and the Quality Standards
* Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available for this role)
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Full UK driving licence (ideal but not a deal breaker)
Desirable
* Experience supporting a home through Ofsted inspection
* Therapeutic care training (e.g. trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
What's on offer
* A supportive senior leadership team and genuine progression towards Registered Manager
* Ongoing training and funded qualifications
* [Add any client-specific benefits – e.g. company pension, paid breaks, refer-a-friend, wellbeing support]
Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Deborah at CPL Healthcare UK for a confidential conversation
Salary: £34,000–£40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, including shifts, sleep-ins and on-call as required
Location: London
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step up and help lead a home? We're working with an Ofsted-registered children's home in London supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and we're looking for a committed Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering outstanding, child-centred care.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You'll lead, motivate and supervise the staff team, act as a positive role model for the young people, and help maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home and deputising when required
* Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team, including supervisions, rotas and shift leadership
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people with EBD, managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour
* Overseeing care planning, key working, record-keeping and reporting to a high standard
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements and supporting inspection readiness
* Building strong relationships with young people, families, social workers and external professionals
Essential requirements
* Proven experience working within an Ofsted-registered children's residential setting, ideally with EBD young people
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); holding or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Supervisory or senior experience within children's residential care
* Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding and the Quality Standards
* Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available for this role)
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Full UK driving licence (ideal but not a deal breaker)
Desirable
* Experience supporting a home through Ofsted inspection
* Therapeutic care training (e.g. trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
What's on offer
* A supportive senior leadership team and genuine progression towards Registered Manager
* Ongoing training and funded qualifications
* [Add any client-specific benefits – e.g. company pension, paid breaks, refer-a-friend, wellbeing support]
Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Deborah at CPL Healthcare UK for a confidential conversation
Reference: 225296421
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