Role: Deputy Manager (Children’s Residential) Location: Herne Bay, Kent Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) The Company: IntSol Care Personnel are working with a well-established, values-led health and social care provider with a strong and growing presence across the South of England. Known for their consistently Good to Outstanding Ofsted ratings, they deliver high-quality care for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Key Responsibilities: * Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. * Deliver high-quality, child-focused care that promotes stability and positive long-term outcomes. * Supervise, mentor and develop residential support staff, ensuring strong team culture and high standards of practice. * Oversee completion of key paperwork, care plans, and records to a consistently high standard. * Promote safeguarding and embed safe working practices throughout the home. * Support with rota planning, recruitment, staff development and performance management. * Contribute to the home’s continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections, audits, and reviews. * Build strong working relationships with children, families, local authorities and external partners. * Provide shift cover where needed and participate in the on-call rota. Requirements: * NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). * Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home. * Background of progression from Residential Support Worker into management. * Strong understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, and Ofsted standards. * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with paperwork and compliance. * A motivated, resilient and hard-working character with the ambition to progress to Registered Manager in the future. * Enhanced DBS clearance and positive employment references