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Deputy Manager Children's Residential

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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

Meditemp is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy.

Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Meditemp.co.uk
Waltham Cross, UK
Full-Time

Published on 12/10/2025

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