Deputy Manager (Residential Childcare). Job in Ashford Education & Training Jobs

Elephant Recruitment Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Ashford is seeking a Deputy Manager for their 3-bed EBD home. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, mentoring team members, and championing therapeutic practice. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of experience in children's care. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Benefits

Health cashback plan

Pension matched up to 5%

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years recent experience in a children's residential care home.
• Comfortable driving young people to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in leading the 3-bed EBD home.
• Champion therapeutic practice to ensure a safe environment.
• Mentor team members through supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Emotional awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

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)
• 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.