Deputy Manager (Children’s Residential)

Role: Deputy Manager (Children’s Residential)
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

The Company:
IntSol Care Personnel are working with a well-established, values-led health and social care provider with a strong and growing presence across the South of England. Known for their consistently Good to Outstanding Ofsted ratings, they deliver high-quality care for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Deliver high-quality, child-focused care that promotes stability and positive long-term outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor and develop residential support staff, ensuring strong team culture and high standards of practice.
• Oversee completion of key paperwork, care plans, and records to a consistently high standard.
• Promote safeguarding and embed safe working practices throughout the home.
• Support with rota planning, recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Contribute to the home’s continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections, audits, and reviews.
• Build strong working relationships with children, families, local authorities and external partners.
• Provide shift cover where needed and participate in the on-call rota.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home.
• Background of progression from Residential Support Worker into management.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, and Ofsted standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with paperwork and compliance.
• A motivated, resilient and hard-working character with the ambition to progress to Registered Manager in the future.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and positive employment references.