Deputy Manager - Eden House(CSC/26/778/BH)Directorate: People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)Department: Children’s ServicesSalary:Range 6 Level A (£45,795 per annum)Job Status:Full Time Permanent Hours:37 per weekLocation: Eden House, Upnor Road, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UXWorking Style: Fixed – Permanently office based at Eden HouseClosing Date:19/11/2026
Medway Council are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for their rated “Good in all areas” children’s home located in beautiful Upnor, in Medway. The home was described as having a “highly skilled positive team where all the children are happy, safe and making progress”. The amazing home is set in an acre of beautiful grounds on the edge of Upnor and is registered to be a “place called home” up to 5 children aged 11-17.You will be part of the wider Children’s commissioning team giving you a wide range ofsupport and opportunities and will work with a dynamic staff team and have access to a range of training and development opportunities.You will work alongside the Registered Manager and the management in motivating and leading a staff team to ensure the highest level of care is provided to children with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
About you
You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and becommitted to attaining the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.You will have proven experience in the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.You will have significant experience of working in a residential children's home.You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purpose.The successful post holder will be subject to a Enhanced Childrens DBS check.
Shortlisting will take place on 20/11/2026
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF)
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Eden House are seeking a Deputy Manager to join the team at level A.
This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
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