Deputy Manager - Child Social Care

Zero In Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Manager for a children’s residential home in Birmingham. The role involves supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring high standards of care and compliance. Responsibilities include staff management, safeguarding leadership, and care planning. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a children’s home. This position is full-time, offering a nurturing work environment focused on trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential home, including senior/supervisory duties.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe practice.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team.
• Help manage rotas, staffing levels, and shift planning.
• Support care planning, behaviour management, and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance, and development plans.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
• Support recruitment, induction, and staff training.
• Promote a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Care Planning

Risk Assessment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager – Residential Childcare / Social Care

Location: Birmingham

Reports to: Registered Managerp>

Contract: Full-time

Role Purpose

To support the Registered Manager in the effective running of a children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. To lead staff, support young people, and manage the home in the Manager’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe practice.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team.
• Help manage rotas, staffing levels, and shift planning.
• Support care planning, behaviour management, and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance, and development plans.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
• Support recruitment, induction, and staff training.
• Promote a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Experience in a children’s residential home, including senior / supervisory duties.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.