Children's Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, London, CR0 1AA |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LHDMSCB_1770134564 |
Summary
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking to lead within a therapeutic children's home supporting young people who have experienced trauma? Location: South London Salary: £50,000 per annum
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have the right to work within the UK.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established therapeutic provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. The organisation focuses on stability, strong practice and delivering consistently good Ofsted outcomes. You will be part of a values-led service where young people are at the heart of practice and senior leadership is visible, supportive and committed to developing its managers.
Benefits:
* Salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
* Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
* Comprehensive training and development programme
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme providing wellbeing and financial support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Blue Light discount card
* Funded professional development opportunities
* Staff recognition and long service awards
* Opportunities to progress across a wider group of services
Requirements:
* Degree qualified in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Mental Health or similar
* A recognised Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, with willingness to complete the Level 5 Leadership and Management award if not already achieved
* A minimum of two years' experience working within a children's residential setting
* Previous experience providing staff supervision and holding management responsibility
* Sound knowledge of children's residential regulations and compliance standards
* Ability to build meaningful relationships with young people and positively influence outcomes
* Confidence contributing to financial oversight and managing delegated budgets
* Understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people, including exploitation and anti-social influences
* Experience embedding trauma-informed approaches within practice
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
* Willingness to participate in an on-call rota supporting more than one home
To apply or for more information please contact Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.
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