Children's Deputy Manager – Therapeutic Residential Home
Location: Wythall, B47
Salary: £37,000–£43,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Children's Deputy Manager to join our friendly, supportive team at our 3-bed therapeutic EBD children's home in Wythall, B47.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a home with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care. We're proud to have achieved back-to-back Good Ofsted ratings, reflecting the commitment of our team and the positive outcomes we achieve for the children and young people we support.
If you're an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Home
Our 3-bed therapeutic home provides a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. We believe in building strong, trusting relationships and using a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach to help every child feel safe, valued and supported.
As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care, support the team and continue building on our successful Ofsted outcomes.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
- Leading shifts and providing guidance and support to the residential team.
- Helping to create a positive, therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Supporting staff through coaching, mentoring and regular supervision.
- Monitoring care plans, risk assessments and daily records to ensure high standards.
- Promoting safeguarding and ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Working in partnership with social workers, families, schools and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child.
- Stepping up to manage the home in the Registered Manager's absence.
What we're looking for
You'll have:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential).
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to work towards it.
- Experience working in a children's residential home.
- Previous experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
- A good understanding of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
- A positive, resilient and child-focused approach.
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
What we offer
- Salary of £37,000–£43,000 per year.
- The opportunity to work in a 3-bed therapeutic EBD home with back-to-back Good Ofsted ratings.
- A supportive Registered Manager and experienced senior leadership team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Clear opportunities to progress to Registered Manager.
- A positive working culture where your ideas and leadership are valued.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
Why join us?
We believe the best outcomes for children come from happy, supported teams. That's why we invest in our people, encourage professional growth and create an environment where everyone works together to provide exceptional care.
Pay: £37,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- DBS on the Registered Update Service (required)
- Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
