Role: Deputy Care ManagerContract Type: Full-Time - PermanentSalary: Up to 35,000 DOE + support with relevant qualifications Location: Maidstone, KentHours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks)Our client, a well-established children''s residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Deputy Care Manager to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager.This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.The RoleAs a Deputy Care Manager, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance.You will:- Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies- Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18- Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people- Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children''s Homes National Minimum Standards- Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner- Support the daily operational management of the homeThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership capacity and leads by example.We are seeking candidates who:- Have at least 1 year of ..... full job details .....