DEPUTY CHILDRENS MANAGER

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is seeking two Deputy Managers for an EBD service in the West Midlands. This full-time role is based in a residential care setting, requiring leadership of care staff and compliance with relevant regulations.

The position outlines a pathway toward a Registered Manager role within three years, with an emphasis on safeguarding and high-quality care. Candidates should have 2+ years of residential childcare experience and at least 6 months in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Regulation 28 requires Level 5 Diploma within 3 years for the Registered Manager role.
• 2+ years’ experience working with children and young people in a residential setting in the last 5 years.
• Minimum 6 months supervising professional staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care

Job description

2 x DEPUTY MANAGERS- EBD SERVICE

Full time 162.5 hours per month

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Regulation 28 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 requires a registered manager to obtain the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or an equivalent qualification. In preparation for the Registered Manager role, the Deputy Manager will hold or obtain the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or an equivalent qualification within 3 years of their Deputy Manager post commencing.

Essential Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting within the last 5 years.
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience of supervising professional staff