Deputy Home Manager – Therapeutic Residential Care Lead

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established children's residential care provider in London is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for their 4-bed EBD home. This role involves leading a passionate team, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare, hold a Level 3 Diploma, and be passionate about working therapeutically with children. The position offers a salary of £35K – £40K, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in residential childcare.
• Current Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or similar.
• Experience in a leadership role (Deputy Manager or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the team and ensuring high-quality care.
• Maintain OFSTED compliance and high safeguarding standards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership skills

Understanding of safeguarding

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

A well-established children's residential care provider in London is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for their 4-bed EBD home. This role involves leading a passionate team, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare, hold a Level 3 Diploma, and be passionate about working therapeutically with children. The position offers a salary of £35K – £40K, along with a supportive work environment.