Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (Complex Care / EBD) Herne, CT3 | £47,500 per annum | 40 hours per week Overview * Senior, hands-on Deputy Manager role within a well-established children's residential home * Supporting young people with complex needs and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) * High-support environment with 2:1 and 3:1 staffing ratios * Focus on structured, trauma-informed, and child-centred care The Role * Support the Registered Manager with the leadership and day-to-day running of the home * Lead staff teams delivering 2:1 and 3:1 care in line with individual care plans * Maintain high standards of safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support * Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards * Oversee care planning, incident management, and quality assurance processes * Supervise, mentor, and develop staff through regular supervisions and appraisals * Provide a calm, consistent leadership presence to promote emotional regulation and stability About the Home * Children's residential home supporting complex needs and EBD * Higher staffing ratios (2:1 and 3:1) to support intensive care packages * Structured, therapeutic, and trauma-informed approach * Stable, experienced staff team with strong leadership in place * Well-resourced service focused on achieving positive outcomes The Ideal Candidate * Significant experience within children's residential care * Confident working with complex needs and high-risk behaviours * Current Deputy Manager, Team Leader, or Senior RSW ready to step up * Strong safeguarding knowledge within regulated environments * Good understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection readiness * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential) * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (completed or in progress preferred) What's on Offer * £47,500 per annum * 40-hour working week * Senior leadership role within a high-support service * Ongoing training and professional development * Clear progression opportunities * Opportunity to work within a structured, well-supported environment