Role: Deputy Care Manager Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE + support with relevant qualifications Location: Maidstone, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks) Our client, a well‑established children’s residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Deputy Care Manager to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager. This is a career‑defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation. The Role As a Deputy Care Manager, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance. Responsibilities * Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development * Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies * Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18 * Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people * Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes National Minimum Standards * Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner * Support the daily operational management of the home This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on leadership capacity and leads by example. Qualifications & Requirements * Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting * Have experience supporting people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, mental health needs, and/or complex needs (ideally children) * Have experience delivering personal care * Are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare * Are passionate about continuous professional development You must be able to reliably commute to Maidstone or be planning relocation prior to the start date. What’s On Offer * Competitive salary: £28,000‑£35,000 * Support and enrolment of relevant qualifications * Yearly appraisal reviews * Full‑time, permanent contract * Strong leadership support structure * Clear career progression pathway * Ongoing professional development * A culture that recognises and rewards success Safeguarding Commitment This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. J-18808-Ljbffr
Deputy Care Manager • Maidstone, England
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