Deputy Manager - Children

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
£35k–£37k
Birmingham – B20 / B38

Contract:

Full-time (Monday - Friday)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager within a 3-bedded therapeutic EBD Children’s Home in Birmingham.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary above local market average

* Overtime rate after 201.5 monthly hours

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

* Access to nationally recognised qualifications and career progression

* Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available)

* Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary)

* Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts

* Eligibility for Blue Light Card

* Free DBS application and annual checks

* Enhanced annual leave entitlement

* Team-building events and development support

Key Responsibilities

* Co-manage home budgets and resources efficiently

* Oversee staff development, supervision, and appraisals

* Support and guide the care team in delivering therapeutic parenting approaches

* Maintain and update placement plans, risk assessments, and care records

* Promote the wellbeing, growth, and independence of young people in placement

* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies

Requirements

* Minimum 2 years’ experience managing or supervising staff in a children’s residential setting

* Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent (Level 4+ desirable)

* Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice

* Full UK driving licence (essential, due to on-call requirements)

* Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins

* Commitment to continuous professional development