Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential – Sittingbourne (Temp- Perm)

Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work a Children’s Residential Home based In Sittingbourne, Kent.

Salary: £42,000 per annum + On Call allowance  

Information the Role: Please note: This is a Temp- Perm Role

Our client provides safe, stable and nurturing home environments for young people from a variety of backgrounds, many of whom experience social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEMH/EBD). The service is committed to helping young people develop life skills, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead and supervise the staff team
• Act as Manager in the Registered Manager’s absence
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation
• Promote high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people
• Support staff development, supervision and training
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing and professional culture within the home
• Participate in the on-call rota system

You will work predominantly across three 8-hour office days and one 16-hour shift per week to maintain close working relationships with both staff and young people. Flexibility is essential, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and line management to care staff
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with legislation and internal policies
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping
• Support care planning and partnership working with external professionals
• Participate in recruitment, induction and supervision of staff
• Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice and positive role modelling
• Ensure medication is stored and administered safely
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including social workers, parents and schools

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong IT and administrative skills
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care OR
  NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent)

• Relevant bachelor’s degrees may also be considered.

• Minimum 1 years’ experience supervising or shift leading within a children’s residential setting
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Ofsted Quality Standards
• Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation
• Experience supporting children with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce)

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £42,000
• On-call allowance
• Structured induction and probation support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful temp period
• Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 0808 178 4445 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.