Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (LD)
- Ilford, Greater London East London
- £34,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Ilford, East London
Full-Time | PermanentDo you have experience supporting children with learning disabilities in a residential setting?Ready to take the lead and make a genuine difference in young lives?Want to join a supportive team where your development and leadership matter?Then this is for You!We’re recruiting for a passionate and proactive Deputy Manager to join a well-established children’s home in Ilford, supporting young people with learning disabilities.You’ll be joining a warm and consistent team, working alongside a dedicated Registered Manager to help shape care delivery, mentor staff, and ensure the highest quality of support. Whether you’re already in a Deputy role or a confident Senior Support Worker ready to step up, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a lasting impact.The home operates with rotational weekends (Saturday or Sunday) and a varied shift pattern, with the latest finish being 8pm.What’s in it for you?
- £33,280 – £39,520 per year
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme (Nest)
- Fully funded training & development programme
- Staff discounts via “My Staff Shop”
- Employee wellbeing & assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Company events & supportive team culture
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress code
- Well-established provider with over a decade of children’s care experience
- Tailored care model for children with emotional and behavioural needs
- Focused on safeguarding, personal development, and resilience
- Culture of compassion, inclusion, and child-centred practice
- Dedicated to reflective practice and professional development
- Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations and staff supervision
- Lead shifts, oversee care delivery, and mentor junior team members
- Step in as the safeguarding lead when required
- Ensure record-keeping, care plans, and regulatory standards are consistently met
- Support with audits, reviews, and maintaining compliance with Ofsted requirements
- Build positive relationships with young people, professionals, and families
- Help promote independence and quality of life for the children in your care
- Work a varied shift pattern including rotational weekends (either Saturday or Sunday)
- Typical shift times finish by 8pm – occasional flexibility required in emergencies
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
- Experience supporting children with learning disabilities
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks, safeguarding, and person-centred planning
- Confident team leader with strong communication and organisational skills
- Flexible to work shifts and rotational weekends
- Driving licence preferred but not essential