Children's Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Upnor, Medway
Salary: £44,246 – £50,076 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (rota basis)
Contract: Permanent

Medway Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join the team at one of their Ofsted-rated "Good in all areas" children's homes, nestled in an acre of stunning grounds in Upnor. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

The home provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for up to five children aged 11–17, with a strong emphasis on stability, wellbeing, and individual progress. Ofsted praised the home for its highly skilled and positive team, where “all the children are happy, safe and making progress.”

The Role: As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in the leadership and daily operations of the home, ensuring a consistently high standard of care and safeguarding for the children. You will play a vital role in:

• Leading and supervising a committed team of residential care professionals
  
  
• Promoting a child-centred, therapeutic approach to care
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards
  
  
• Supporting staff development through coaching and reflective practice
  
  
• Acting as a role model and upholding the home’s ethos and values
  
  
• Helping drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for every child
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a children’s residential care setting
  
  
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it
  
  
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development
  
  
• Excellent leadership, communication and team-building skills
  
  
• A passion for improving the lives of children and young people
  
  

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £50,076 per annum
  
  
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  
  
• A supportive and forward-thinking management team
  
  
• A beautiful, tranquil working environment in the heart of Upnor
  
  
• The chance to truly make a difference in young lives every single day
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your career in children’s residential care?
Join a home where your leadership, compassion, and professionalism will be valued and make an impact.

Apply now to be part of something special.