Deputy Manager – Children’s Home(Complex Care)CT3 | £47,500 PA

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Complex Care / EBD)
Herne, CT3 | £47,500 per annum | 40 hours per week

Overview
• Senior, hands-on Deputy Manager role within a well-established children’s residential home
• Supporting young people with complex needs and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• High-support environment with 2:1 and 3:1 staffing ratios
• Focus on structured, trauma-informed, and child-centred care

The Role
• Support the Registered Manager with the leadership and day-to-day running of the home
• Lead staff teams delivering 2:1 and 3:1 care in line with individual care plans
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards
• Oversee care planning, incident management, and quality assurance processes
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff through regular supervisions and appraisals
• Provide a calm, consistent leadership presence to promote emotional regulation and stability

About the Home
• Children’s residential home supporting complex needs and EBD
• Higher staffing ratios (2:1 and 3:1) to support intensive care packages
• Structured, therapeutic, and trauma-informed approach
• Stable, experienced staff team with strong leadership in place
• Well-resourced service focused on achieving positive outcomes

The Ideal Candidate
• Significant experience within children’s residential care
• Confident working with complex needs and high-risk behaviours
• Current Deputy Manager, Team Leader, or Senior RSW ready to step up
• Strong safeguarding knowledge within regulated environments
• Good understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection readiness
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (completed or in progress preferred)

What’s on Offer
• £47,500 per annum
• 40-hour working week
• Senior leadership role within a high-support service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a structured, well-supported environment