Deputy Manager – Build Your Future While Changing Theirs
Smeeth, Kent – Established 3-bed EBD Home
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Deputy Manager role with a long-standing and respected provider, known for their therapeutic approach and meaningful support for staff.
About the Role:
• Support the Registered Manager in leading a stable, child-centred 3-bed EBD home
• Champion therapeutic practice and help shape a safe, nurturing environment
• Mentor and guide team members through supervision and role modelling
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted
• Participate in the on-call rota and regular sleep-ins
What Makes This Exciting:
• Join a not-for-profit provider with over a century of service
• Comprehensive training funded up to master’s level
• Excellent benefits that grow with your service
• Real opportunity to influence care and support outcomes for children
• 39- and 45-hour contracts available to suit your lifestyle
About You:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential
• At least 2 years’ recent experience in a children’s residential care home
• Empathetic, resilient, and emotionally aware
• Able to lead by example and motivate others
• Comfortable driving young people to appointments and activities (car provided)
Why Join:
• £39,000 to £48,000 (includes 2 sleep-ins per week)
• 28–30 days’ holiday (rising after 3 years)
• Excellent training and clear progression path
• Health cashback plan covering you and up to 4 children
• Pension matched up to 5%, cycle to work scheme, discounts, EAP and more
How to Apply:
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further