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Deputy Manager Children Residential Care

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: DY5, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people?
Our client is a focused and fast-growing residential children’s care provider, dedicated to protecting vulnerable children, empowering families, and transforming futures through fair, timely, and evidence-based parenting support within safe, nurturing environments.

Specialising in caring for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs, our homes are built on compassion, structure, and a clear therapeutic approach that supports recovery from trauma.

The Role: Deputy Manager

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role in one of our vibrant children's residential homes. Supporting the Registered Manager, you’ll lead a team of passionate care professionals and help deliver a high standard of care, safety, and emotional support for each young person in your home.

You’ll act as a role model to the team, uphold regulatory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in care standards, safeguarding practices, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Support the Registered Manager with audits, planning, and day-to-day running of the service

  * Oversee risk management, safeguarding, and care plan reviews

  * Provide supervision and guidance to care staff, promoting a supportive culture

  * Run the home in the Manager’s absence and complete on-call duties as required

  * Ensure adherence to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

  * Encourage staff development through mentoring and structured supervision

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

  * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

  * Full UK Manual Driving Licence

  * Experience working with children with EBD and/or complex needs

  * Proven ability to lead and motivate a care team

  * Flexibility to work across various shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

Desirable:

  * Working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and quality frameworks

  * Desire to progress into a Registered Manager role

  * Commitment to completing Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential)

What You’ll Receive:

  * Competitive base salary with generous sleep-in payments

  * High-quality bespoke training and career development

  * Support to complete Level 5 Diploma

  * Opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven organisation with exciting growth plans

  * Real career progression into Registered Manager and beyond

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