About the role : Job Opportunity: Deputy Home Manager Location: Warwick House, Acocks Green, Birmingham Grade: 4 Department: Birmingham Children’s Trust Residential Services Reporting to: Home Manager Contract: Full-time – shift work including weekends, bank holidays. Warwick House is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Deputy Home Manager with strong leadership and childcare experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist long-stay home where children with learning disabilities thrive in a nurturing, person-centred environment. About Warwick House Located in Acocks Green, Warwick House provides tailored residential support to children with a range of complex needs. Our caring and inclusive environment promotes emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence in every child we care for. With our service evolving and expanding, there’s never been a better time to grow your career with us. About you: Key Responsibilities As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in leading the team, always ensuring the highest standards of care and safety: Oversee day-to-day operations of the home, including staffing, rota management, and budgets Supervise and support staff, delivering training and promoting professional development Implement care plans that reflect each child’s specific needs, wishes, and feelings Foster strong relationships with children, staff, parents, schools, health services, and external agencies Champion inclusive practices that affirm each child’s identity Monitor and report safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and quality standards Promote independence and daily living skills among young residents Facilitate children’s meetings to encourage involvement in shaping their care Ensure accurate record-keeping and contribute to planning, reviews, and assessments Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone with warmth, resilience, and leadership capability who can bring empathy and structure to our care environment: QCF Level 3 in Children and Families (required) QCF Level 5 (or working towards) in leadership/residential care (required) Experience managing staff and working in residential childcare (essential) Proven ability to handle complex behaviours and emotionally challenging situations Skilled in communication (including use of visual and adaptive aids) Knowledge of care legislation and quality standards Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices Ability to work collaboratively with a wide network of professionals Available for shift work, weekends and public holidays What You’ll Get Competitive salary 30 days annual leave bank holidays (rising to 33 after 5 years, 35 after 10) Generous Pension Scheme Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression Be part of Birmingham Children’s Trust—One Team with a shared vision to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you. For more information: Contact Home Manager Baljinder Khera at 0121 657 1139 Email: Baljinder.khera@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk