At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Registered Manager in leading a new children's home and ensuring high-quality care.
- Company: Kent County Council, dedicated to transforming support for children with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape a brand new service and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential settings and a strong values base.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
Job summary
Kent County Council is opening a brand‑new, small, high‑quality children’s home in Sittingbourne as part of Project Athena – a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs.
Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in establishing and leading the home.
- Help recruit, develop and support a values‑driven staff team.
- Lead practice, modelling high‑quality care and relational approaches.
- Help create a safe, calm and nurturing environment for children.
- Be a champion for safeguarding, and promote positive experiences for children and their outcomes.
- Support day‑to‑day operational management of the home.
- Lead shifts and provide practice oversight.
- Contribute to care planning, risk management and positive outcomes.
- Support compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
- Build strong relationships with professionals, families and partners.
- Step into leadership responsibility in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Qualifications
- Experience as a senior professional in a children’s residential setting or similar.
- Knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and safeguarding practice.
- Experience supporting or leading others in care settings.
- A strong values base, with a child‑centred and trauma‑informed approach.
- An interest in Positive Behaviour Support (training and ongoing support and development provided).
- Confidence, reflection and readiness for the next step in leadership.
- Commitment to diversity
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Benefits and development
- Competitive salary and local government benefits.
- Pension, generous annual leave and flexible working where possible.
- Strong professional support, including behaviour practitioners.
- Clear development pathway into Registered Manager roles.
- Opportunity to shape a brand new service from day one.
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We think you need these skills to ace Deputy Manager in Sittingbourne
Leadership Skills
Staff Development
High-Quality Care Practices
Safeguarding Knowledge
Operational Management
Care Planning
Risk Management
