Deputy Manager – The Beech House Children’s Home
Location: West Molesey, Surrey, KT8
Salary: £35,000–£43,000 per annum
Bonus: Up to £1,600 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, part time office-based hours and part time shift work.
Shift patterns:
Early: 7:30am- 3pm
Late: 2pm-11pm
Long day: 7:30am-11pm
Start date: As soon as possible (short wait considered for the right candidate)
The Beech House is a warm, vibrant and well-established 5-bed children’s home in West Molesey, Surrey, supporting young people aged 10–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our home is built on the values of love, care and consistency, and we are proud of the nurturing environment our team has created.
We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our strong management structure, working alongside our Home Manager, Responsible Individual and another Deputy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the continued development of a thriving home and to play a key role in supporting both staff and young people to reach their full potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, supervision and support to the staff team.
- Working closely with the management team to ensure the home operates in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and best practice.
- Assisting with the oversight and monitoring of home finances to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
- Ensuring young people have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities, activities and experiences that help them grow, explore and try new things.
- Taking an active role in developing staff skills through on-shift support, coaching and modelling good practice.
- Contributing to care planning, safeguarding and quality assurance processes.
- Helping to maintain a positive, stable and nurturing environment for young people with EBD needs.
- Supporting the ongoing development and growth of the home.
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who brings both heart and expertise. You will be:
- Qualified: Holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Experienced: With a strong background in children’s residential care and supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Knowledgeable: Confident in your understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
- Dynamic and Creative: Able to bring energy, fun and fresh ideas to a busy home.
- A Role Model: Living our core values of love, care and consistency every day.
- A Team Player: Ready to work collaboratively with an established, committed staff team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Bonus potential of up to £1,600 per year for meeting occupancy targets and achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted outcomes.
- A supportive management team and a well-staffed, values-driven home.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people