Registered General Nurse RGN
Portman Recruitment Ltd
Whitstable, Kent
Salary
£40,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Children's Residential Deputy Manager, you'll support the manager in running a children's home, helping young people with challenging behaviour, and making sure they're safe and happy. This role suits someone who's experienced in care work, can manage a team, and is passionate about helping vulnerable children. You'll work full-time, including long days, sleep-ins, and management hours. It's a demanding job, but very rewarding.
What you'll need
- You'll need at least 2 years' experience in a children's residential home or a similar setting.
- You'll have a relevant qualification, like a Diploma in Social Care or a degree in a related field.
- You'll be able to manage a team and work with challenging behaviour.
- You'll be passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people.
- You'll be able to work full-time, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking a qualification in management or leadership to boost your chances of getting the job.
- Highlight your experience working with challenging behaviour and your ability to manage a team.
- Make sure you're clear about why you want to work in children's residential care and what you can bring to the role.
- Be prepared to talk about your experience of supporting vulnerable children and young people.
- Think about how you can contribute to the home's policies and procedures to improve the care of the young people.
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Job description
Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: up to£23.00 per hour, dependent on experience Hours: 36 hours per week Shift Length: 12 hour shifts Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Shift Pattern: Days, including weekdays and weekends on a rota basis The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join an established nursing home near Whitstable on a permanent basis. The home supports a varied resident group, including individuals requiring rehabilitation, general nursing care a…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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