Children's Home Deputy Manager

Connect2Socialwork is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in South East England for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to a residential children's home committed to delivering high-quality care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a key leadership role supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the home meets and exceeds regulatory standards, promotes best practice, and delivers positive outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will be passionate about trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and creating a nurturing, child-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Support the Registered Manager in leading the residential team

Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards

Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

Coordinate staff rotas and ensure adequate cover across the service

Champion the voices, rights, and wellbeing of children and young peopleCandidate Profile :

Minimum 3 years' experience in residential childcare, including supervisory roles

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); Level 5 Diploma desirable

Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, safeguarding, and child development

Confident in managing staff, rotas, and multi-agency relationships

Willingness to undertake PACE and Team Teach training

Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role and would like a full job description please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates