Job Description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (3-Bed)
Location: Birmingham, B18
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Working Pattern: Weekday daytime hours, with flexibility required to support evenings and weekends when the needs of the home require it

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Supportive, family-focused organisation with a strong emphasis on staff development and progression
• Free on-site parking, casual dress code, company pension scheme, and discounted or free meals
• A positive, nurturing working environment within a home rated Good across all areas
• Opportunity to be part of a service committed to achieving Outstanding through continuous improvement

Successful Applicant

• Experienced Senior Residential Support Worker ready to progress, or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new opportunity
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children in a residential setting (preferred)
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience (preferred)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People’s Workforce (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• Strong understanding or interest in trauma-informed care, PACE, or therapeutic parenting approaches
• A resilient, compassionate leader with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of all aspects of a three-bedroom children’s home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance across the home
• Lead by example, role-modelling excellent practice and supporting staff to deliver consistent, high-quality care
• Play a key role in developing and sustaining a trauma-informed, relationship-based culture throughout the service
• Support, coach, and develop the staff team to ensure continuous professional growth and strong team performance
• Contribute to the home’s ongoing journey towards achieving Outstanding outcomes for children and young people
• Work predominantly weekday daytime hours, with flexibility required to support evenings and weekends when the needs of the home require it
• Ensure the home remains a safe, warm, and nurturing environment focused on positive outcomes for children