Deputy Manager - Parklands

Reference: 80578

Posted:
Closing date:

Location:

Gillingham Salary: 45795/year

Type: Full time

Employer:

Medway Council Phone: Deputy Manager - Parklands) (/26/748/CD) Directorate:
People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)
Department:
Children’s Services Salary:
Range MPR6 Level A (45,795per annum)
Job Status:
Full Time Permanent

Hours:

37 per week

Location:

Fixed – Permanently office based at Parklands Subject to BPSS Checks:
No Closing Date: 7th September 2026

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join Parklands our Ofsted ‘Good’ rated our Short Breaks Children’s Home for children with disabilities, autism, and complex needs in Medway. This includes overnight accommodation. Parklands is a large spacious home recently renovated that can accommodate up to 5 young people. You will be part of a wider Childrens Commissioning service meaning you will develop wider skills and be part of the extended management team

You will assist the Registered Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the staff, ensuring the home is operated to the highest possible standard ensuring the children’s needs are met in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

You must have up to date knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, Ofsted regulations, Inspection Frameworks, Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, together with experience of working in a residential setting. We are looking for a positive forward thinking candidate that has experience in working and embedding a positive, safe and supportive culture

You will be expected to be part of an on-call rota and available on occasions to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Essential Qualifications Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to work towardsGCSE in Maths and English - minimum of Grade 5 or equivalent

Essential Experience Previous management experience in a provision which supports disabled children and their families.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience of direct working within a children's residential setting.

Experience of developing partnership working with other professionals, liaising with other service providers and outside partner agencies including Ofsted.

Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues.

The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced Children's DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Elisha Kemsley, Registered Manager on 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. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

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. Level A Parklands are seeking a Deputy…