Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

6 days ago

Tottenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Woodford Children's Home Ltd. Full time

Job description Children's Residential Deputy Manager

About Us

Woodford Children's Services is not just an organisation – we are an employee-owned social enterprise dedicated to helping children integrate past traumas into their future lives, empowering them to embrace opportunities and thrive.

As an employee-owned company, we prioritise staff well-being, offering tax-free bonuses twice a year. Join our warm, supportive community and become part of the #WoodfordWarriors family – where every team member makes a difference.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager in leading one of our Children's Homes (ages This is a key leadership role, ensuring the home provides the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and therapeutic support.

You will:

  • Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of managing the home.
  • Lead shifts and oversee daily operations to ensure children are safe, supported, and engaged.
  • Supervise and develop team members, embedding Woodford's values and therapeutic model.
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Woodford's policies.
  • Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children.
  • Act as a role model, providing hands-on support and leadership.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 4 years' experience in residential childcare.
  • Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce Residential Diploma plus Level 5 Leadership and Management desirable.
  • Experience in a leadership role (e.g. Deputy Manager).
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to work therapeutically with children and young people.
  • Calm, approachable, adaptable, and committed to ongoing development.
  • Driving licence desirable.

What We Offer

  • £500 golden handshake on appointment.
  • Employee Ownership Bonus Scheme – tax-free bonuses paid in June & December.
  • Mintago Financial Wellbeing Platform – access to tools and resources to help you manage pensions, savings, and financial goals plus retail discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential 24/7 support for mental health, wellbeing, and advice.
  • Ongoing training, reflective practice, and clinical case reviews.
  • A strong focus on staff well-being and professional growth.
  • Staff Referral Scheme – earn a bonus when you successfully refer new team members.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work for an organisation that does things differently, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Financial planning services
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Children's Residential: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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