Deputy Manager

# Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home## Job Introduction**Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home:****Full-time, Permanent****12 shifts per month,** average 3 per week (Shift pattern reduces as occupancy increases — transitioning toward Mon–Fri flexible leadership hours)**£15.50ph - £16ph**dependent on experience**£38,448 - £39,456** estimated salary (based on 168 waking hours plus 12 sleep ins per month, usually 2–3 shifts per week)**Enhancement rates** available for overtime and bank holidays.We are a growing, forward-thinking children’s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a brand-new multi-home provision in Durham. Our mission is powerful and clear: to help children aged 7–17 rebuild trust, confidence, and hope.We work with young people who have experienced loss, instability, or trauma. We don’t define them by their past — we support them to step into their potential. Using trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, we create warm, stable homes where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. This is meaningful work. This is change you can see happen.As a Deputy Manager, you will help shape the culture, guide the team, and create a home where young people are truly seen, valued, and supported.**Benefits & Perks:**At 360 CRS, we look after the people who look after others.* **Frontline leadership support**— you’ll never be left alone to figure it out* **Employee Assistance Programme** for emotional & wellbeing support* **Your Birthday Off**— every year, no questions asked* **Generous Referral Bonus** when you help brilliant people join the team* **Wellness Allowance** to support your physical & mental health* **Extra Annual Leave** increasing with service* **Donation Match Scheme** to back causes you care about* **Fully Funded Qualifications** (Level 4/5 Leadership pathways encouraged))* **Blue Light Card Access** for discounts & perks* **Access to a Company Vehicle** when needed for work* **Enhanced Pay**for Overtime & Festival PeriodsWe invest in you — because your wellbeing matters.**The Role:**As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the home, supporting the team, and ensuring high-quality, child-centred care.**You will:*** Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager* Support, guide, and develop the team through coaching, feedback & supervision* Promote safeguarding and emotional safety every moment of every day* Build trusted relationships with young people and help them grow in confidence and independence* Oversee care plans, daily records, audits, and compliance* Champion education, wellbeing, community engagement, and identity* Help young people prepare for adulthood with practical life skills* Represent the home in multi-agency meetings and reviews* Model, encourage, and protect a culture of reflection, respect, and growthThis is a role for someone who wants to lead with heart and direction — not just manage paperwork.**Who You Are:**You are someone who leads with consistency, compassion, and clarity. You can stay steady in the challenge and inspire others to do the same.**Essential skills:*** Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (or equivalent)* At least 1 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting* Full UK manual driving licence* Ability to be flexible with working days/hours to meet the needs of the home**Desirable skills (we can support you to achieve these):*** Leadership experience in a residential childcare setting* Level 4/5 Leadership & Management qualification* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and PACE**Safeguarding Commitment:**Safety is at the heart of everything we do. All roles require safer recruitment checks, enhanced DBS clearance, and ongoing safeguarding training.*Please see the attached full job description before applying*The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home* **Salary** 15.50 - 16.00* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** bleep360groupcareers/TP/2013/239* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 03 January, 2026* **Job Category** Support Workers* **Business Unit** 360 Children's Residential Services* **Location** Enfield, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 04 December, 2025
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