Deputy Manager

THE CALDECOTT FOUNDATION LTD; Ashford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's charity organization in Ashford is seeking a Deputy Manager to work with children who may have experienced trauma. This role requires a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare England and a minimum of 2 years experience in a care home. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday after 3 years

Health cashback scheme

Matched pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience working in a Children's Residential Care Home.
• Able to drive young people to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their personal and social development.
• Help children who may have experienced trauma.
• Act as a safe and reliable role model.

Skills

Interest in children's mental health

Team player

Calm and enthusiastic

Physically fit

Emotionally aware

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare England or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Manager

Location: Smeeth, Kent

Salary from £33,117.24 - £38,212.20, dependent on experience (39 or 45 hour contracts available) (salary dependent on contracted hours, and excludes sleep-ins)

ABOUT US

The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.

ABOUT YOU

• Are you looking for a career not just a job?
• Do you have an interest in children’s mental health, psychology, or education?
• Do you want to help children who may have experienced trauma recover and build a future?

WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED?

• Someone who is fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model
• Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and have a great sense of humour
• A team player, who is keen to grow and work on their own skills
• Physically fit, happy to work hours around the needs of our children, and not offended by the odd swear word
• Resilient, emotionally aware, and level-headed
• Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need
• Someone who is happy to use our cars to drive our young people to activities and appointments
• The successful candidate must hold the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare England or a recognised equivalent qualification. You should also have a minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Children's Residential Care Home.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU

The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include:

• Salary: £33,117.24 - £39,593.80, dependent on experience (39 or 45 hour contracts available) (salary dependent on contracted hours and excludes sleep ins)
• Sleep ins paid at £52.50 per sleep.
• 39 or 45 hours per week contracts available
• 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – increasing to 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including master’s level, funded by the company.
• a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children).
• a matched company pension scheme with up to 5% matched employer contributions.
• an employee assistance programme.
• vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment.
• a cycle to work scheme.
• will writing service.

SOUND LIKE A MATCH?

Please send your CV through to us using Bamboo HR, to be sent an Application Form, and the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 28th August 2025

Interview Date: 5th September 2025

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorships

The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.