

Location: Sutton, South London
Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruitment Agency: Resolution Recruitment Ltd
About the Role
Resolution Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a children's residential home in Sutton, South London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated childcare professional with leadership experience and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
We are looking for someone who can lead by example, support and develop a residential care team, promote positive outcomes for young people, and maintain high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Management
- Support the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day management and operation of the children's residential home.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing environment for children and young people.
- Take responsibility for the home in the Registered Manager's absence, where appropriate.
- Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service.
Leadership and Staff Management
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to residential childcare staff.
- Assist with staff supervision, performance management and the development of team members.
- Support staff with shift planning, delegation of duties and maintaining consistent standards of care.
- Promote a positive team culture built on accountability, professionalism and high-quality practice.
- Identify staff training and development needs and support ongoing learning.
Safeguarding and Child Welfare
- Ensure the safety, welfare and protection of all children and young people in the home.
- Maintain a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Identify, assess and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents.
- Support staff in managing challenging behaviour using appropriate, child-centred approaches.
- Ensure incidents, accidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns are recorded, reported and managed appropriately.
Care Planning and Positive Outcomes
- Support the implementation and regular review of individual care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and behaviour management strategies.
- Ensure children and young people receive personalised
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- £36,000 – £42,000 yearly
1C High Street, SM1 1DE, Sutton

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