Role: Deputy Manager Location: Wallington Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm on-call rota Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Leader Recruitment Group Ltd is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Deputy Manager role at an Ofsted-registered children's home in Wallington. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Join a dedicated leadership team to help children and young people lead meaningful, happy lives in a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities As Deputy Manager, you will: Provide managerial leadership for the day-to-day operation of the home. Support children by assessing, planning, and meeting their physical, mental, and social needs. Facilitate and attend appointments and meetings for children. Oversee and maintain service user files, including care plans, risk assessments, and educational documentation. Supervise, coach, and develop staff through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and training. Manage and deploy staff resources effectively to meet the needs of the home. Promote a culture of safeguarding, ensuring children are always safe and supported. Support health and safety compliance and activity planning to enhance the children's experience. Assist with recruitment, induction, and staff development. Requirements The ideal candidate will have: NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent qualification). Proven management experience in an Ofsted-registered children's home. Strong organisational, verbal, and written communication skills. The ability to lead, inspire, and support a team to deliver excellent care. A good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations. IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications. A proactive approach to solving problems and addressing challenges under pressure. Why Join Us? Our client is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and creating a supportive environment for all employees. You will have the opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people. INDHSM