Deputy Children's Residential Manager

Elwood Recruitment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established children’s residential service in Oldbury. The role involves supporting the Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, and leading a motivated staff team. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Children's Residential services and hold a relevant qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including staff discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional £60 per sleep-in shift

Company pension scheme

Free meals during shifts

Free enhanced DBS check

Free parking

Staff discounts and employee perks

Casual dress code

Opportunities for career progression and further training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Children’s Residential services.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and learning disability support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering child-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and regulations.
• Lead and motivate the staff team.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to use IT systems confidently

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Elwood Recruitment are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established children’s residential service in the Oldbury area. The home provides high-quality care and support for children and young people with learning difficulties, ensuring they have a safe, nurturing, and positive environment in which to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering safe, effective, child-centred care that aligns with Every Child Matters and the Children’s Act.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation, and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Promote and protect the wellbeing of staff, children, and young people in care.
• Lead and motivate the staff team, providing guidance, supervision, coaching, mentorship, and training.
• Represent the service in meetings with local authorities, commissioners, and other external professionals.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement, aiming for ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings.
• Monitor, maintain, and increase appropriate occupancy levels, balancing business needs with the needs of the children placed.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Children’s Residential services.
• Level 3 NVQ/QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to use IT systems confidently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Supervisory or management experience in a children’s residential service.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and learning disability support.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and performance monitoring.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Additional £60 per sleep‑in shift
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals during shifts (where applicable)
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free parking
• Staff discounts and employee perks
• Casual dress code
• Opportunities for career progression and further training

Safeguarding Commitment

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and full safer recruitment checks. Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.