Deputy Home Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Health benefits

CareTech Foundation support

Induction training

Diploma funding

Career progression

Job summary

Cambian Group's Birmingham-based Deputy Home Manager role focuses on supporting young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, school prep and care in a warm, nurturing home. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and help plan activities while maintaining essential care records.

Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence, NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, and at least two years of residential care experience. The role offers progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Driver with full UK licence.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is required.
• Two years' experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and school prep.
• Help with light housekeeping to create a homely environment.
• Lead shift and deputise home manager.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park, movie nights, and crafts.
• Keep essential records for high-quality care.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Residential care experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Home Manager

Location:Birmingham

Pay:Pay Up to £37,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as aDeputy Home Manager based withinWest Midlandsevery moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• As aDeputy Home Manageryou will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Lead shift and deputise home manager
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where you'll do it

We are a 3 bed Childrens home in Birmingham, we are a warm, welcoming and inviting home. Our home is a detached property in a cul-de-sac in South Birmingham, we are lucky to have lots of different amenities near by.

We support children and young people of all different ages, with all different needs however we generally focus on children with some emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our young people have generally been through and experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences throughout their lives, our young people want to experience feeling ‘normal’, they want to ‘fit’ in and we will do everything in our power to make our children feel loved and accepted.

Our team nurtures our young people to help them flourish into the best versions of themselves, the team around the children is so important and we want a team that will support and guide our children and young people as well do all the fun things such as holidays, days out and trips. We need a team that are reliable, welcoming, happy, and work hard.

Who You Are

• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
• Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting.

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
• Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
• Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

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Safeguarding Statement

Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.

Deputy Home Manager-Birmingham