Deputy Manager – Care
Job Reference: Lc99333
Social Care Ashford, Kent £39000 – £48000 per annum Permanent
Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care
Ashford, Kent and require driving and access to own car. This role includes an additional £6240 as the position requires 2 nights a week sleep‑ins which are paid at £60 per sleep in.
Management – there are two different contracts available.
39 hours weekly: Probation – £35,124; After – £36,362.04 + the additional £6240 for the sleep‑ins before and after probation.
45 hours weekly: Probation – £40,528.40; After – £42,956 + the additional £6240 for the sleep‑ins before and after probation.
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
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
Deputy Manager – Care
Job Reference: Lc99333
Social Care Ashford, Kent £39000 – £48000 per annum Permanent
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Ashford, Kent and require driving and access to own car. This role includes an additional £6240 as the position requires 2 nights a week sleep‑ins which are paid at £60 per sleep in.
Management – there are two different contracts available.
39 hours weekly: Probation – £35,124; After – £36,362.04 + the additional £6240 for the sleep‑ins before and after probation.
45 hours weekly: Probation – £40,528.40; After – £42,956 + the additional £6240 for the sleep‑ins before and after probation.
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
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
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