Deputy Manager - Child Social Care. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Zero In Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Manager for a residential childcare home in Birmingham. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in daily operations, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance. Responsibilities include supervising staff, helping with care planning, and building relationships with young people and families. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have strong safeguarding knowledge. The role offers a full-time contract with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential home, including senior/supervisory duties.
• Enhanced DBS and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe practice.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Emotional resilience

Child-centred approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Deputy Manager Residential Childcare / Social Care

Location: Birmingham
Reports to: Registered Manager
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.
• Understanding of Children s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards.
• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Emotional resilience and a child-centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS and flexible availability.

Desirable

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Accredited behaviour management/physical intervention training.