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Deputy Manager

Job details
Posting date: 11 April 2026
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: Benefits Package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 May 2026
Location: Kent, South East England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Diverse Talent Partners
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DTPOHK1

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Summary

Deputy Manager
Kent
£35,000 - £40,000


Our client is an established Children's care provider who is committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning. Through their trauma-informed approach and personalised care, our clients strive to build strong foundations for their children’s well-being, helping them develop a deep sense of belonging, trust, and self-belief. 

Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and is recruiting for a motivational, experienced Deputy Manager to join their team in Kent.

What you will be doing

As Deputy Manager, you will be required to support the Registered Manager in managing a range of quality services for young people and promoting partnership with staff, local agencies and young people’s families.

Assume responsibility to ensure compliance with Safeguarding Procedures, Health and Safety Regulations and the company’s policies and procedures.

You will need to provide effective leadership, maximising staff effectiveness through motivation and development, setting and reviewing targets, and deploying staff resources.

Manage team development and communication, ensuring effective flow of information, identifying and meeting staff training and development needs, and promoting Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.

In conjunction with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will be responsible for all young people and staff within the home in the absence of the Registered Manager

What we’re looking for

Applicants should hold at a minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare

We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Manager to join our team. Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Deputy Manager within a home rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. Successful candidates will play a key role as a part of the company’s management team in the development and management of the home.


Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan.

We are committed to investing in our staff for the long-term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth.


If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you!

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