Deputy Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Deputy Manager 🏠
📍 Location: B66
💰 Salary: £35,000 - Full Time
💫 About the Home

A passionate home focused on helping young people reach their full potential  and if you share these same values, this is the team for you! with dedicated, compassionate professionals making a lasting difference every day.
Therapeutic children’s home for young people with a range of complex needs, LD and Autism. As the Deputy Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young people develop resilience, overcome challenges, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
This rewarding career offers personal fulfilment, the chance to build strong, lasting connections, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.

🧩 Role Overview We’re seeking a Residential Childcare Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in our brand-new service in Birmingham. This home will provide exceptional care and unwavering support to children and young people aged 8–18 years.
We’re looking for someone with the passion, creativity, and determination to help create a home that every child truly deserves, one filled with new experiences, positivity, and plenty of fun and laughter.
You’ll receive a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development to support your success. This role is both challenging and deeply rewarding, requiring strong emotional resilience, leadership, and a genuine
commitment to our values.

🧭 Key Responsibilities
• Manage the service effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Oversee shift planning and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home
• Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs of young people
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the staff team
• Support the Registered Manager with staff recruitment and retention
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care
• Ensure all risks are managed safely in line with company policies and procedures
• Review and update young people’s care plans and associated documentation
• Assist the Registered Manager in the completion of daily operational tasks
• Participate in on-call duties as part of a rota
• Carry out regular staff supervisions, manage performance, and identify training needs
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of each young person
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow — we offer ongoing training and apprenticeships to help you reach your full potential
Please note: All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

🌟 Person Specification • Able to provide emotional and social support while promoting dignity and respect
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct in all actions
• Possesses the strength and courage to do what’s right at all times
• Shows resilience and never compromises on quality of care
• Confident in challenging and improving ways of working to achieve positive outcomes

✅ Essential Requirements • Must be aged 21 or over (due to the age range of young people)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within children’s residential care
• Proven supervisory experience
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

🎁 What's on Offer • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• 2x salary life insurance
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional leave entitlement at key milestones
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Fully funded apprenticeship pathways
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

📨 How to Apply
Ready to make a real difference? Send your CV and a compelling cover letter highlighting your leadership journey

Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.

Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Connor Bentley direct on 020 31542475. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
 

Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.