Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home
Salary: 38,712.18 per annum (overtime available after contracted hours)
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-time (201.5 hours per month)
Rota: 3 office days (09:00-17:00) and 1 x 24-hour shift (08:00-23:00 + sleep-in, handover 08:00-08:30 next day)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support our Dual Registered Manager within a 2-bedded therapeutic EBD Children's Home in Walsall.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary above local market average
Overtime rate after 201.5 monthly hours
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Access to nationally recognised qualifications and career progression
Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available)
Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary)
Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Free DBS application and annual checks
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Team-building events and development support
Key Responsibilities
Co-manage home budgets and resources efficiently
Oversee staff development, supervision, and appraisals
Support and guide the care team in delivering therapeutic parenting approaches
Maintain and update placement plans, risk assessments, and care records
Promote the wellbeing, growth, and independence of young people in placement
Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff in a children's residential setting
Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care or equivalent (Level 4+ desirable)
Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice
Full UK driving licence (essential, due to on-call requirements)
Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
Commitment to continuous professional development

Skills Required