Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home (Ofsted Regulated)

Location: Tottenham, London

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, with pay reviews linked to progression

Lead. Learn. Fast-Track Your Career to Registered Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?

This is not just another Deputy Manager role - it's a structured, fully supported fast-track pathway to Registered Manager. At Liberi Care, we provide high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people aged 10–17. We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate, and driven leader ready to grow quickly into a Registered Manager role through a clear, accelerated development plan.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Structured Career Progression: A defined, supported fast-track programme to Registered Manager.
• Guided Leadership Development: Bespoke training, shadowing, and one-to-one mentorship from senior leaders.
• Grow Into Leadership: Build confidence and capability to manage your own home, lead a team, and make a lasting impact.
• Supportive Culture: Join a values-led organisation that prioritises reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and personal growth.
• Career Accelerator: Clear milestones, tangible outcomes, and ongoing support for your professional development.

About the Home

Our Ofsted-registered home in Tottenham provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people with emotional or behavioural needs. You'll join a team committed to relationship-based, therapeutic care, with a development plan mapped out from day one to guide you toward Registered Manager.

Your Role as Deputy Manager

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of home leadership - from compliance and safeguarding to team management and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and inspire staff, embedding a professional and positive culture.
• Care Planning: Oversee personalised care plans that promote growth, independence, and wellbeing.
• Safeguarding & Welfare: Act as safeguarding lead in the Registered Manager's absence.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Support inspections, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Learning & Growth: Engage in structured leadership development and hands-on management experience to prepare for your Registered Manager transition.

Fast-Track to Registered Manager

This role provides a clear pathway to senior leadership through:

• Comprehensive induction covering safeguarding, HR, compliance, and operational leadership.
• Hands-on shadowing and co-leadership experience alongside a Registered Manager.
• Advanced training to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (if required).
• One-to-one mentorship from experienced leaders.
• A structured timeline and progression plan to confidently step into your own Registered Manager role.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role in children's residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), with willingness to complete Level 5 if required.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding, and regulatory knowledge.
• Ambition to grow into senior management and manage your own home.
• Compassion, resilience, and commitment to supporting young people to thrive.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with pay reviews linked to progression milestones.
• Accelerated, structured pathway to Registered Manager.
• One-to-one mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Access to specialist therapeutic and leadership training.
• Supportive, values-driven team culture.
• Company pension, health benefits, and staff incentives.
• A meaningful role with real impact and professional growth.

Step Into Leadership with Confidence

This is more than a job - it's your launchpad into Registered Management. If you're ready to grow, learn, and lead with purpose, apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Liberi Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Ofsted supervisory level: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• DBS on the Update Service (preferred)

Work Location: In person