Deputy Manager - Children’s Home

Key Talent Solutions; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Deputy Manager to support leadership of a children’s residential home. You will work closely with the Registered Manager, lead day-to-day staff activities and deliver safe, child-centred care for children and young people.

You will help maintain high standards, support Ofsted compliance and promote a positive safeguarding culture across the home. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in children’s residential care.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and deputise when required.
• Lead, mentor and supervise Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers.
• Carry out supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Support recruitment, induction and staff training.
• Help manage rotas and safe staffing levels.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed.
• Support audits, quality monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home.

This role would suit a residential childcare professional who can work closely with the Registered Manager, lead staff day to day and help deliver safe, consistent and child-centred care for children and young people.

You will help maintain high standards across the home, support Ofsted compliance and promote a positive safeguarding culture.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the Registered Manager and deputising when required
• Leading, mentoring and supervising Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
• Carrying out supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews
• Supporting recruitment, induction and staff training
• Helping manage rotas and safe staffing levels
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed
• Supporting audits, quality monitoring and regulatory compliance
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and professionals

We are looking for someone with:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Experience within children’s residential care
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Previous Team Leader or Deputy Manager experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience supporting children with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
• Full UK driving licence

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a children’s home, develop a strong team and help create a safe, stable and positive environment for young people.