Deputy Registered Manager

Deputy Registered Manager - Love Grove House (North London)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year

On-call allowance: £100 per week

Bonuses: Retention + Ofsted rating + KPI bonus

Hours: Full time, flexible (Mon-Fri with occasional weekends)

Progression: Clear pathway to Registered Manager within 6-12 months

Location: North London

About Us

Love Grove House is a new therapeutic children's home opening in North London, created with one clear mission: to provide a safe, stable and emotionally nurturing home where children can heal, grow and build a future they are proud of. We believe that real change happens through - consistent, warm, emotionally attuned relationships where children feel seen, valued and understood.

We are building a home with heart, but also with ambition. Our practice is trauma-informed, relational and grounded in high expectations. We combine emotional warmth with structure, boundaries and a commitment to professional excellence. Our team culture is built on curiosity, reflection, accountability and a belief that every child deserves the highest quality of care.

Love Grove House is not part of a corporate chain. We are a purpose-led home with the freedom to do things properly - to invest in our staff, to create a positive team culture, and to build a safe environment where children experience genuine belonging.

Joining us means contributing to something meaningful from day one: shaping the home, influencing the culture, and being part of a team that truly makes a difference.

The Role

You will support the Registered Manager in establishing the home, leading staff, and delivering trauma-informed, relational care.

Why Join Us?

• Salary £40,000-£50,000

• On-call allowance £100/week

• Clear progression to Registered Manager

• Retention bonus £1,000/year

• Ofsted performance bonus

• KPI bonus £500

• Free meals on shift

• Monthly and annual recognition awards

• Level 5 funded if needed

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Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Registered Manager

Responsible to: Registered Manager

Application: CV + Cover Letter to

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Support the RM in day-to-day operations

• Lead, supervise, and mentor staff

• Promote trauma-informed relational care

Quality of Care

• Oversee care planning and risk assessments

• Monitor children's progress and outcomes

• Promote education, health and wellbeing

Compliance & Ofsted

• Maintain regulatory compliance

• Prepare documentation and audits

• Support inspections

Safeguarding

• Act as Deputy DSL

• Respond to incidents, concerns and missing episodes

Team Development

• Conduct supervisions and promote reflective practice

• Oversee training compliance and new staff induction

Operational Duties

• Rota planning and team organisation

• Participate in on-call rota (£100/week)

Person Specification

Essential

• 2+ years senior experience in children's residential care

• Level 3 qualification (Level 5 funded if needed)

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Emotional maturity, resilience, and reliability

Desirable

• Level 5 Leadership & Management

• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections

• Experience in opening new homes

Safer Recruitment Statement

Love Grove House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow strict safer recruitment procedures including:

• Enhanced DBS

• Full reference and verification

• Employment history checks with gap explanations

• Identity and right-to-work verification

• Qualification checks

Benefits Package

Financial & Recognition

• Ofsted bonus: £500 Good, £1,000 Outstanding

• Monthly recognition award (£25 voucher)

• Staff of the Year award (£300)

Workplace Benefits

• Free meals on shift when eating with children

• Birthday day off

• Leadership and wellbeing support

• Reflective practice and supervision

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