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Deputy Manager – Basildon Ofsted Children’s Home

A Role Where Support, Progression & Purpose Come Together

When one of our team members joined SV Care six months ago, they quickly realised this wasn’t like other organisation they’d worked for.

What stood out first was the genuine level of support. From access to a dedicated Welfare and Development Officer to approachable, hands‑on senior leaders, SV Care puts staff wellbeing and growth at the heart of everything it does. The Responsible Individual regularly visits the homes, offers guidance, and remains consistently available, creating a culture where staff feel supported, not isolated.

Even early on, meaningful conversations about development and progression take place. At SV Care, growth isn’t delayed, it’s encouraged. We actively develop our people because we want today’s Support Workers to become tomorrow’s Deputy and Registered Managers.

It’s this same commitment that drives the care we provide to children and young people. Our teams go above and beyond to build meaningful relationships, understand individual needs, and create safe, positive environments. Whether celebrating achievements, supporting young people through challenges, or offering consistent care during difficult moments, the dedication across our homes is clear.

Now, as we open a new  Ofsted‑registered children’s residential provision in Basildon, we’re looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join us.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed, passionate, and works with honesty and integrity at all times. As the Deputy Manager, you must have the ability to connect with those you meet and build meaningful, productive working relationships.

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.
Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the home, deputising in their absence.
Lead, supervise, coach and develop staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred care and support.
Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding requirements and company policies.
Promote positive behaviour support, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the home.
Build effective relationships with children, families, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
Contribute to care planning, reviews, risk assessments and multi-agency meetings.
Monitor staff performance, training, development and adherence to best practice.
Support rota management, staffing levels and on-call responsibilities as required.
Maintain a safe, clean and nurturing environment that supports positive outcomes for young people.
Assist in preparing for and responding to inspections, audits and regulatory requirements, including Ofsted.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and outstanding practice.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. A full Job Description is available upon request. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role and the needs of the service.

Benefits:

Work from home
Clear progression to Registered Manager role
Paid DBS and reference checks
Free meals, free parking & pension scheme
A supportive, people‑focused working environment
Be part of a friendly, supportive HR team at the core of the organisation.
23 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Annual pay review.
Employee Assistance Programme, CPD opportunities, and access to Development & Welfare Manager.
Mental Health First Aiders, team building days, Employee of the Month scheme, and company events.
Casual dress, free on-site parking, and Cycle to Work scheme.
Refer a Friend scheme.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a dedicated and values-led professional looking to grow your leadership career while making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV via Indeed, or reach out for an informal conversation about the role.

Please note:
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, employment background checks, verification of right to work in the UK, and a full safer recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Supervising: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Level 4 Working with Young People or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Location: Basildon, Essex (required)

Work Location: In person

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We want to ensure that we are an equal opportunities employer, in practice, which is why we want to monitor our recruitment procedures. We have separated the equal opportunities monitoring form from the application form and would be grateful if you would complete it. It will not be part of the selection/interview process.

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The Disqualification for Caring for Children Regulations 2002 applies to anyone employed in a registered or voluntary children’s home.

These fall into three main areas:

Where a child of the individual has at any time been the subject of a care or similar order, or where an order has been made to remove a child from the individual’s care or prevent the child from living with him/her.
Where the person has been convicted of an offence specified in Schedule 1 of The Children and Young Persons Act or one involving injury or threat of injury to another person.
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The person has been concerned with a voluntary or registered children’s home which has been removed from the register; or
An application by the person for registration of a voluntary or registered children’s home has been refused; or
The person has been prohibited from being a private foster parent, or the person has been refused registration to be a childminder or provider of daycare or had his/her registration cancelled.

I have read and understood the above and declare that I am not disqualified from caring for children under The Disqualification for Caring for Children’s Regulations 2002.

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