Children's Deputy Manager

Posting date:	09 September 2025
Salary:	£44,250 to £51,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	09 October 2025
Location:	Medway, Kent, ME41AA
Company:	Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	LH00DMMC_1757433772

Summary

Take the next step in your career in children's residential care, where you can provide leadership, guidance and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. Join a respected Local Authority service that delivers high-quality, therapeutic care and support. Location: Rochester, Salary: £44,246 - £50,076 per annum, Full-time permanent role

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

Responsibilities

* Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
* Lead, supervise and develop a team of residential staff
* Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
* Oversee safeguarding, rota planning, risk management and quality assurance
* Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
* Promote a safe, nurturing and outcome-focused environment for children and young people

Requirements

* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
* Willingness to work towards, or currently undertaking, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Proven experience leading and managing staff within a children's residential setting
* Knowledge of Ofsted, SCCIF and Children's Homes Regulations 2015
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience
* Understanding of therapeutic practices
* Resilience, patience and ability to remain calm in challenging situations
* Full UK driving licence

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional looking to step into management, then apply to Laura today. I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.

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