đź’« Company | Children's Care Home
🧢 Role | Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care
đź“Ť Based | Maidstone, Kent
đź’° Salary | ÂŁ42,000
🎯 Areas of Experience - Care Planning, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Regulatory Compliance (e.g., Ofsted, CQC), Team Management, Risk Management, Emotional & Behavioral Support
As a Deputy Children's Home Manager, you will assist the Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Children's home, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a high standard of care.
You will be responsible for:
* Maintaining positive working relationships with parents, social workers, schools, and external professionals.
* Encouraging young people to take responsibility for their actions in line with their age & ability.
* Leading and managing shifts effectively to keep young people engaged and safe.
* Promoting education and supporting consistent school attendance.
* Ensuring the individual and collective needs of young people are met in a safe, inclusive environment.
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience working as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Childcare Manager, Care Manager, Children's Home Manager or in a similar role.
* At least 2 years of experience in residential children's home.
* Background working in a Children’s Home with a Good / Outstanding OFSTED rating.
* Level 3 / Level 4 Diploma in Children's residential or equivalent qualification
* Valid UK driving licence.
What’s on offer:
* Bonus Scheme
* Competitive salary
* 29 days holiday
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
* Private medical insurance
* Discounted or free food