Deputy Manager – Residential Childcare / Social Care
Location: Birmingham
Reports to: Registered Manager
Contract: Full-time
Role Purpose
To support the Registered Manager in the effective running of a children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. To lead staff, support young people, and manage the home in the Manager’s absence.
Key Responsibilities
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Support day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe practice.
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Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow all safeguarding procedures.
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Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team.
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Help manage rotas, staffing levels, and shift planning.
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Support care planning, behaviour management, and risk assessments.
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Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
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Assist with audits, quality assurance, and development plans.
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Build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
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Support recruitment, induction, and staff training.
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Promote a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.
Person Specification
Essential
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Experience in a children’s residential home, including senior/supervisory duties.
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Strong safeguarding knowledge.
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Understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards.
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Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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Emotional resilience and a child-centred approach.
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Enhanced DBS and flexible availability.
Desirable
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Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards).
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Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.
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Accredited behaviour management/physical intervention training