Deputy Manager

Position: Deputy Manager (Development Pathway to Registered Manager) Location: Edgware, Greater London (in person) Contract: Full-time, permanent Shift pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off, including 2 sleep-ins. Weekends and bank holidays required. Salary: £18.00 £21.00 per hour + £60 per sleep-in Reports to: Registered ManagerA therapeutic childrens residential home in Edgware supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready to develop into a Registered Manager role. The post combines hands-on leadership with operational responsibility, safeguarding and high-quality therapeutic practice.Key responsibilities Lead and support the staff team on shift, modelling high standards of therapeutic and relational practice Deputise for the Registered Manager, ensuring the home runs safely and effectively in their absence Oversee and contribute to care planning, risk assessments, daily records and statutory documentation Champion safeguarding, manage complex behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people Support staff development through supervision, reflective practice and on-the-job coaching Work collaboratively with the clinical team, social workers, education providers and families Actively progress toward Registered Manager status (Level 5 Diploma pathway)Essential requirements (non-negotiable) Full UK driving licence (clean) this is mandatory Minimum 23 years experience in childrens residential homes Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Ideally working toward or holding Level 5 Leadership & Management Proven ability to manage challenging behaviours and work with SEMH / trauma-experienced young people Strong paperwork, record-keeping and organisational skills Willingness and ability to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays Genuine commitment to progressing into a Registered Manager role Right to work in the UK Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for EdgwareDesirable Previous deputy or senior experience in a childrens home Experience of Ofsted inspection processes Therapeutic or trauma-informed trainingFull UK driving licence is non-negotiableTPBN1_UKTJ