We are urgently recruiting
Luke 9:48 Homes is looking for a dedicated, experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join our children's home in Maidstone, Kent.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the home and help ensure that young people receive consistently high-quality care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership skills within a growing children's home.
About the role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the overall operation of the home and take responsibility for the home in their absence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Providing strong leadership and guidance to the staff team.
- Taking responsibility for the home during the Registered Manager's absence.
- Supporting staff with their practice, development and performance.
- Helping to maintain a safe, positive and nurturing environment.
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
- Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Monitoring the quality of care provided.
- Supporting staff supervision, training and development.
- Assisting with staff rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
- Supporting the management of incidents and complaints.
- Ensuring records and documentation are completed accurately.
- Working with social workers, families, placing authorities and other professionals.
- Supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits.
- Identifying areas where the home can improve.
- Supporting the Registered Manager with audits, reviews and quality assurance.
- Promoting positive outcomes and independence for young people.
- Leading by example and maintaining professional standards across the team.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, approachable and committed to children's welfare.
- Confident providing leadership and direction.
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Organised and able to prioritise effectively.
- A strong communicator.
- Able to build positive relationships with young people and staff.
- Reliable and willing to take responsibility.
- Committed to safeguarding and high standards of care.
- Keen to develop their leadership and management skills.
Experience within children's residential care is highly desirable, particularly experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
What we offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Full support from the Registered Manager and wider leadership team.
- Training and ongoing professional development.
- Regular supervision.
- A supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new and growing children's home.
Join our team
At Luke 9:48 Homes, we want to create a home where young people feel safe, respected, listened to and valued.
Our management team is central to creating that environment. We are looking for someone who is not simply looking for a management title, but someone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is prepared to lead by example.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and become an important part of the leadership team at Luke 9:48 Homes, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
