📍 Kent - Ashford 💰 £39,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of sleep-ins) 🕒 Full-time | Shift & sleep-in rota
Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, values-driven organisation supporting children and young people within residential care settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader looking to step up, or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge within a supportive and structured environment.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of a residential home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding are consistently delivered.
You will play a key role in leading the staff team, supporting young people with complex needs, and ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Support the overall management of the residential home
Lead, supervise and develop a team of care staff
Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and behaviour support
Contribute to care planning and risk assessments
Support with rota planning and operational organisation
Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
Liaise with external professionals, families and local authorities
Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and internal policies
Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience within a children's residential care setting
Previous experience supervising or leading staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
Experience supporting young people with emotional/behavioural needs
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Competitive salary including regular sleep-in payments
Structured career progression and funded qualifications
Generous annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Health & wellbeing support
Employee benefits and discount schemes
Ideal Candidate
You'll be:
Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent
A strong team leader with a hands-on approach
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
Able to manage challenging situations with confidence
