Deputy Manager - Children's Residential - Sittingbourne (Temp- Perm)

Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work a Children's Residential Home based In Sittingbourne, Kent.

Salary: £42,000 per annum + On Call allowance  

Information the Role: Please note: This is a Temp- Perm Role

Our client provides safe, stable and nurturing home environments for young people from a variety of backgrounds, many of whom experience social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEMH/EBD). The service is committed to helping young people develop life skills, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will:

Support the day-to-day running of the home
Lead and supervise the staff team
Act as Manager in the Registered Manager's absence
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation
Promote high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people
Support staff development, supervision and training
Contribute to a positive, nurturing and professional culture within the home
Participate in the on-call rota system
You will work predominantly across three 8-hour office days and one 16-hour shift per week to maintain close working relationships with both staff and young people. Flexibility is essential, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins where required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide effective leadership and line management to care staff
Ensure the home operates in full compliance with legislation and internal policies
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping
Support care planning and partnership working with external professionals
Participate in recruitment, induction and supervision of staff
Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice and positive role modelling
Ensure medication is stored and administered safely
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including social workers, parents and schools
Essential Skills & Experience

Strong IT and administrative skills
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care OR
NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent)

Relevant bachelor's degrees may also be considered.

Minimum 1 years' experience supervising or shift leading within a children's residential setting
Strong working knowledge of:

Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Ofsted Quality Standards
Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation

Experience supporting children with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce)
What Our Client Offers

Competitive salary of £42,000
On-call allowance
Structured induction and probation support
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful temp period
Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities

24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email