Roles: Deputy Manager

Location: CT6, Herne Bay (Kent)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

About the Company

A well establish children’s residential care provider committed to offering safe, nurturing homes for vulnerable children and young people are looking for a Deputy Manager in their Herne Bay home. Established in 1995, they support young people by creating stable environments where each child feels valued and secure, helping them progress towards independent and positive futures.

They work in partnership with local authorities to tailor care plans, provide emotional and developmental support, and ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and regulatory compliance

Purpose of the Role:

A Deputy Manager must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have significant experience working in a children’s residential setting. They should possess supervisory or leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to support and motivate a team effectively. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and residential care regulations is essential, alongside excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills. The role requires someone who can assist the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care, promoting positive outcomes for children, and contributing to the smooth running of the home.

Our client is urgently seeking a Deputy Manager for our open 3-bed children’s home supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to help develop a new home that has not yet had its first inspection, providing hands-on support to both the children and the team.

The successful candidate will assist the Registered Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding. Interviews and start dates are as soon as possible, and there is potential for progression as the home grows and develops.

What’s on offer

• Excellent shift patterns and rotas planned a month in advance
• Fantastic training, development, and career progression
• Access to professional courses and ongoing support
• A genuinely caring, child-focused team with a great culture and flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Oversee routines, safeguarding, and welfare of children.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Participate in sleep-in shifts as required.

Requirements

• Experience in a children’s residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Experience with inspections or therapeutic approaches.

What We Offer

• Supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Please note due to client specifications we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship, or have less than 6 months left on current right to work with no plans in place for renewal (new visa application reference will be required)