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Job Title: Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Kent Salary: £30,000 - £35000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, including some evenings, weekends, and on-call duties About the Role We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential setting. The Deputy Manager will be based in one of our 4 Children's Homes in the Kent area and will assist the Registered Manager in leading the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can thrive. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children’s home. - Ensure the home meets all Ofsted regulations and adheres to relevant legislation. - The Deputy Manager will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Residential Support Workers. - Support in creating and maintaining care plans tailored to the needs of each child. - Ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children and young people. - Promote a therapeutic and child-centred approach to care. - Manage safeguarding concerns, ensuring child protection policies are adhered to. - The Deputy Manager will assist with staff recruitment, training, and supervision. - Work closely with external agencies, families, and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children. What We’re Looking For: - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it) - Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential home. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Home Regulations, and Quality Standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - A genuine passion for working with vulnerable children and young people. Benefits: - Competitive salary with progression opportunities. - Comprehensive training and development programs. - Support with gaining relevant qualifications. - Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits. - A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives

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Diverse Talent Partners Ltd

Registered Manager Our client is an established Children's care provider who is committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning. They believe that every child deserves a loving and nurturing home where they can thrive, and they work tirelessly to make that a reality. Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and is recruiting for a dedicated, experienced Register Manager to join their close-knit team in their care home in Kent. What will you be doing - As registered manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of running our Home, ensuring that young people receive high levels of emotional and physical care, appropriate activities, and comfortable accommodation. - You will have a crucial role in building a high-performing team that shares our core values of passion, collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning to deliver the best care for our children. - You will be required to lead the staff team and deploy appropriate resources to fulfil key tasks, providing induction, supervision, and appraisal to ensure staff development and effective communication. - As the Registered Manager, you will be required to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including child protection, health and safety, finance, control, and administration, while promoting team development and effective teamwork. What we’re looking for - Applicants should hold at a minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare and be committed to working towards the Level 5. - We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Registered Manager. Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Registered Manager within a home rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. - Successful candidates will play a key role as part of the company’s management team in developing and managing the home. - They should have the necessary abilities, values and skills to excel in the position and should possess the Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. What's in it for you - We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan. - We are committed to investing in our staff for the long term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth. - We provide each manager with extensive support, including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training to ensure your success. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, We look forward to hearing from you!

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