Deputy Manager - Children's Residential
8 days ago
Ashford
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD) Ashford, Kent Up to £48k p/a We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading a team of Residential Care Workers. This is a hands-on leadership role ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding compliance, and the smooth running of the home. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and support the residential care team, • Oversee care planning and case management for young people, • Ensure safeguarding, behaviour support, and regulatory compliance, • Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment, • Liaise with families, local authorities, and other professionals Candidate Profile • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Experience supervising or leading staff in a children’s residential setting, • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, care planning, and Children’s Homes regulations, • Strong relationship-building, calm under pressure, team-oriented, • Flexible to work a rota, including accompanying young people to activities Benefits • 28–30 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Career development opportunities and funded qualifications, • Pension scheme, health cashback, and wellbeing support, • Retail, food, and entertainment discounts This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and make a real difference in young people’s lives. Please submit your CV to