Deputy Manager - Children
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 3 September 2026
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£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
£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