Deputy Manager (Children's Residential). Job in Herne Bay Education & Training Jobs

IntSol Recruitment; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established health and social care provider in Herne Bay is seeking a Deputy Manager (Children's Residential) to oversee care for children with complex emotional needs. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 5 Diploma and experience in children's residential care. The position offers a salary between £38,000 and £40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's residential home.
• Transitioned from Residential Support Worker to management.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and positive employment references.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations and compliance.
• Deliver high-quality, child-focused care for stability.
• Supervise and mentor residential support staff.
• Ensure key paperwork and care plans meet high standards.
• Promote safeguarding practices within the home.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Motivated and resilient character

Good understanding of safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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.

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.