Location
Bromley, South East London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£36,999 per annum

About the Role
Join us at the start of something special. We're working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley to open a brand-new children's home and are looking for a compassionate and skilled Deputy Manager to help bring it to life. This is a rare opportunity to shape a nurturing, trauma-informed environment from the very beginning. Our home is grounded in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). These approaches shape our culture, relationships, and daily practice, and we're seeking a Deputy who shares our commitment to relational, child-centred care.
If you're a thoughtful leader who thrives in a team, supports others to grow, and puts children's voices at the heart of everything, we'd love to hear from you.

What Young People Say
“I'd love to live in a place like this.” – Young person, age 17
“This kitchen is well nice.” – Young person, age 17
These first impressions matter. As Deputy Manager, you'll help turn this beautiful new house into a home, one where children feel safe, heard, and empowered.

What Children Say They Want in Staff
“Someone who won't give up on me” Anon.
“People that understand me; to make me feel like I fit in” Anon.
These voices guide our practice. You'll help ensure children's views shape the daily life and culture of the home.

What You'll Do
- Support the Registered Manager in leading the home
- Model and embed DDP and PACE principles in daily practice
- Supervise and support staff to deliver trauma-informed care
- Lead shifts and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Contribute to quality assurance and Ofsted readiness
- Champion child participation and relational approaches
- Step into leadership when the Registered Manager is absent

Experience
Experience in residential childcare with a minimum Level 3 Diploma; Level 5 qualification desirable or willingness to work towards it.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and emotional resilience.
Ability to lead shifts and support staff effectively.

About you
Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred care.
A calm, reflective, and relational approach to leadership.
Thoughtful leader who supports team growth and puts children's voices at the heart of practice.
To meet a genuine occupational requirement, candidates must be a minimum age of 22.

Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare minimum; Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards.