Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (Complex Care / EBD)
Herne, CT3 | £47,500 per annum | 40 hours per week

Overview
* Senior, hands-on Deputy Manager role within a well-established children's residential home
* Supporting young people with complex needs and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* High-support environment with 2:1 and 3:1 staffing ratios
* Focus on structured, trauma-informed, and child-centred care

The Role
* Support the Registered Manager with the leadership and day-to-day running of the home
* Lead staff teams delivering 2:1 and 3:1 care in line with individual care plans
* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support
* Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards
* Oversee care planning, incident management, and quality assurance processes
* Supervise, mentor, and develop staff through regular supervisions and appraisals
* Provide a calm, consistent leadership presence to promote emotional regulation and stability

About the Home
* Children's residential home supporting complex needs and EBD
* Higher staffing ratios (2:1 and 3:1) to support intensive care packages
* Structured, therapeutic, and trauma-informed approach
* Stable, experienced staff team with strong leadership in place
* Well-resourced service focused on achieving positive outcomes

The Ideal Candidate
* Significant experience within children's residential care
* Confident working with complex needs and high-risk behaviours
* Current Deputy Manager, Team Leader, or Senior RSW ready to step up
* Strong safeguarding knowledge within regulated environments
* Good understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection readiness
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (completed or in progress preferred)

What's on Offer
* £47,500 per annum
* 40-hour working week
* Senior leadership role within a high-support service
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Clear progression opportunities
* Opportunity to work within a structured, well-supported environment