Deputy Children's Home Manager - Full-Time - On-Site

Location: Harrow

Hours: This role is a full-time role (40 hours per-week)

Hourly rate: £18.62

Sleep-in rate: £70.50

Company Overview:

With over 60 homes across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Norfolk and Kent — plus a specialist school for children aged 8–18 — SBCHL is committed to changing lives. We provide exceptional care that helps young people overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and develop the skills they need for independence. Our passionate team is dedicated to nurturing every child’s confidence and creating a safe, supportive space where they can thrive.

You will be joining a leading children's organisation with a mission to provide looked after young people with a safe and nurturing environment, one that promotes empowerment, independence and choice, while enhancing their core living skills, and ability to move across the care continuum into fully independent living.

We offer a structured training and development programme, including mandatory and specialist courses, clear career pathways, and opportunities to progress into leadership roles.

Person Specification:

• You should have at least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.
• You should hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• You should hold a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young Peoples Services or be willing to work towards.
• You should be dedicated to providing outstanding care
• You should be suitable to work with Children. A DBS Certificate is a requirement of the role.

Benefits:

• Long Service Recognition – We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year
• anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year
• milestone.
• Birthday Treats – Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each
• year, just for being you.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they
• join and another £250 when they pass probation.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension with NEST Pensions
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)
• Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card
• Meaningful charity partnership in Tanzania, giving staff the opportunity to be involved in life-changing overseas projects. Three trips are already booked for 2026!
• Relaxed dress code for a comfortable, child-focused atmosphere. As a Deputy Manager in a Children's Home, you will support the Registered Manager of the home with all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)