Deputy Manager | Children's Home

Long term contract | £200-£250 Per Day | Commutable from Central Birmingham | Local Authority Setting | Stable Home

Role Overview Lead the daily running of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where children receive high-quality, personalised care. Provide strong operational leadership, guide staff practice, and uphold all safeguarding and regulatory standards.

• Manage daily operations, staffing, rotas, and budgets
• Supervise, coach, and develop the staff team
• Deliver and review individualised care plans
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals
• Promote inclusive, child-centred practice
• Oversee safeguarding, health & safety, and quality compliance
• Support independence and life-skills development>
• Run children’s meetings and encourage participation
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews
• Ensure Ofsted and regulatory compliance

• QCF Level 3 Children & Families>
• QCF Level 5 Leadership (or working towards)
• Experience supervising staff in residential childcare
• Confident managing complex behaviours and emotional needs
• Strong communication skills, including adaptive methods
• Knowledge of legislation and quality standards
• Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice
• Effective multi-agency working
• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

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