Pay: From £48,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Deputy Manager – Children’s Home (EBD) – Waltham Cross (EN8 8JW)

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a proven Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home, ready to take the next step into Registered Management?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive provider and help lead the opening of a brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home in Waltham Cross.

From the outset, you will work as Deputy Manager while preparing to register with Ofsted. With the guidance and support of a highly experienced Responsible Individual, you will then transition into the Registered Manager role, taking full responsibility for the home.

What We Offer

• £48,000 starting salary if you have not yet achieved the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• £50,000+ per annum if you hold the Level 5 qualification, plus performance-related bonuses
• Full support to achieve Level 5 if required
• A clear progression pathway from Deputy Manager to Registered Manager, with structured mentoring from a highly experienced Responsible Individual
• The opportunity to open and shape a brand-new home from the very beginning
• On-call duties only 1 in 6 weeks – part of our strong commitment to staff wellbeing and ensuring our managers are supported and protected from burnout

The Ideal Candidate

• Currently working as a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential care setting
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children’s residential care standards
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care and achieving excellent outcomes for young people
• Holds the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Working towards or already holding the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (already achieved = higher salary & bonuses)
• Prepared to complete Ofsted registration (essential requirement) with the goal of becoming the Registered Manager

About the Home

• Brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home
• Located in Waltham Cross (EN8 8JW)
• Backed by an established provider with two homes already rated “Good” by Ofsted

If you’re a dedicated Deputy Manager ready to progress into a Registered Manager role, with full Ofsted registration support, structured mentoring, and a genuine focus on wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person