Deputy Manager - Children's Home - Handsworth

Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum, plus benefits

Portman Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager on behalf of our client, an established and growing provider of residential care for children and young people.

Our client is committed to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children feel supported, develop their confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Managers across two homes, helping to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. You will provide practical leadership to staff, support daily operations and ensure children's individual needs, wishes and well-being remain central to the care provided.

• Support the Home Managers with the leadership and day-to-day management of the homes.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant regulations, quality standards and best practice.
• Support the development, implementation and review of individual care plans.
• Lead, mentor and develop staff through guidance, supervision and ongoing support.
• Assist with staff rotas, budget monitoring and effective allocation of resources.
• Maintain robust safeguarding practice, responding promptly and appropriately to concerns.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff and external professionals.
• Promote children's emotional well-being, independence and personal development.
• Contribute to quality assurance, service improvement and the development of effective care practices.

• A minimum Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Significant supervisory or management experience within children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• A compassionate, child-centred approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

• Salary of up to £38,000 per annum.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Private healthcare plan.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Contributory pension scheme.

Portman Recruitment welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.