Make a Difference Every Day
Elwood Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client - a specialist West Midlands provider with multiple services delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, complex needs, and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. You'll help lead the home, develop staff, and ensure excellent outcomes for children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of the home in collaboration with the registered manager, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance, while promoting a positive and supportive culture for both young people and staff.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall management of the home
• Leading, supervising, and developing the staff team
• Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
• Promoting safeguarding, risk management, and high-quality care practices
• Supporting care planning, reviews, and accurate record keeping
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
• Supporting rota management and staffing to meet the needs of the service
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Being flexible to support shifts and sleep-ins when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have:
• Significant experience working in residential children's care
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and Ofsted requirements
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible, resilient, and child-focused approach
Skills & Attributes:
• Confident and supportive leadership style
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, professional, and resilient under pressure
• Good IT and report-writing skills
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior or team leader looking to take the next step in their career. In return, you'll benefit from:
• Salary of up to £35,350 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility
• Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Promotion from within for those who want to develop to management
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme, including training, shadowing, and face-to-face and online modules
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free parking and meals on shift
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in children's residential care while making a real and lasting difference.
Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
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