Lead Children's Residential Care - Deputy Manager

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

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.