Role: Deputy Care Manager Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE + support with relevant qualifications Location: Maidstone, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks) Our client, a well-established children's residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Deputy Care Manager to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager. This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. The Role As a Deputy Care Manager, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance. You will: - Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development - Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies - Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18 - Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people - Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes National Minimum Standards - Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner - Support the daily operational management of the home This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership c...