Deputy Childrens Home Manager
| Location | Feltham |
| Discipline: | Childrens Home |
| Employment type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | £35K |
| Contact name: | Victoria Marsden |
| Contact email: | paul@scejobs.co.uk |
| Job ref: | 6935 |
| Published: | 7 days ago |
Are you an experienced Deputy Children's Home Manager or Senior Residential Support worker looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming and nurturing environment?
Location
This exciting opportunity is based in Feltham, West London, in a location easily accessible from nearby towns and villages located 15-minutes off Junction 13 of the M25 and close to Heathrow Airport.
Benefits
• Salary: £35K per annum plus £55 for any sleepovers undertaken.
• Hours: Full Time, working on a rota basis.
• Contract: Permanent
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to be an approved Recruitment Partner for this Children’s Provider. While we are not the end employer, we have been selected to support this organization in finding the right candidate to join their dedicated team.
Your Role
As Deputy Children's Home Manager, you will play a key role in providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people in this small residential service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, offering guidance, stability, and encouragement to support each child’s growth and development.
Duties
In this role, you will:
• Support the Home Manager in day-to-day management of the service.
• Lead and supervise a team of care staff, ensuring quality care standards are met.
• Assist in creating individualized care plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.
• Promote a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children feel supported.
• Liaise with external agencies, including social workers, schools, and health services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.
Criteria
• Previous experience of working with children in a residential or care setting.
• Qualified to Level 5 Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• A reliable, flexible approach to work.
• A strong passion for creating positive outcomes for the children and young people you support.
Apply
Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK’s leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children’s Residential, and Specialist Education Providers. We are committed to supporting you through every stage of the application process, from interview preparation to your first day in this role.
Compliance
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so applicants must declare all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless they are protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not met the criteria on this occasion.