Job Description

Job Title:

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

North Birmingham

Salary:

30,000 - 35,000 per annum (plus sleep-ins)

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shifts:

Mixture of office-based days and shift work (including sleep-ins)

About Us

At Beacon Childcare, we are dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and high-quality residential care for children and young people. Our 3-bedded EBD home in North Birmingham supports children aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma and present with challenging behaviours.

We are now looking for a committed and resilient

Deputy Manager

to support the Registered Manager in leading the home, supporting staff, and ensuring the children in our care receive the highest possible standard of support.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in both the day-to-day running of the home and in providing direct care to the children. You will support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance, safeguarding, and staff development, while also leading shifts and acting as a role model to the team.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered Manager in the effective running of the home. Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for children. Ensure safeguarding standards and regulatory compliance are met. Act as shift leader when required, including undertaking sleep-ins. Support, mentor, and develop the staff team. Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and reviews for the children. Provide a nurturing, structured, and child-centred environment.

About You

NVQ Level 4 in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) is essential. Experience working with children and young people aged 8-18 with EBD and challenging behaviours. Understanding of trauma-informed practice and child development. Previous experience in a senior or shift-leading role within residential childcare. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Flexible to work a mix of shifts, office-based days, and regular sleep-ins. A resilient, supportive, and child-focused approach.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of 30,000 - 35,000 (plus sleep-in payments). Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression. Support from an experienced and values-driven management team. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children from trauma backgrounds and want to grow your career in residential childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to

recruitment@beaconchildcare.co.uk

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person