Job Opportunity: Trainee Home Manager – Children’s Residential – Walsall We are recruiting a dedicated Trainee Home Manager / Experienced Deputy Manager for a new Children’s Residential Service with a reputable Children’s Residential Provider in Walsall. This full-time, permanent position offers a developmental pathway to becoming a Registered Manager, with a competitive salary of £42,000 - £62,000 including benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into a leadership role with comprehensive support. Key Details: * Location: Walsall * Home: New residential facility supporting up to 4 children with EBD * Salary: £42,000 – £62,000 with benefits * Hours: Full Time * Career Path: Comprehensive training and development to progress to Registered Manager Essential Requirements: * Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent), with NVQ level 5 in process / willing to undertake this * Experience: Significant experience as a Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential setting, including managing staff to deliver high-quality care and handling budgets * Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and team motivation abilities * Commitment: Passion for safeguarding, improving young people’s lives, and upholding Ofsted standards * Other: Full driving licence Support & Benefits: * Work with a supportive team * Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and professional development through training, supervision, and induction programs to ensure a smooth transition to Home Manager * Career progression opportunities, including a clear pathway to Registered Manager This role is ideal for a passionate, experienced professional eager to grow into a Registered Manager role with a supportive provider, offering rewarding bonuses and career development. If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to make a difference, please either apply or call Belmont Recruitment. Alternatively, if you do know of anyone that may be interested then do let us know, as if they are successful, you will be entitled to a £250 referral bonus