Deputy Manager Residential Childcare

Location WALSALL Job Role Deputy Manager children's residential home Salary 30-32K plus bonus and sleep in allowance Contract:Full-time, 173.3 hours per month (mix of 16.5-hour shifts and administration hours as confirmed on rota, based on the needs of young people and the business Key responsibilities: As a Deputy Manager, youll work closely with the Home Manager to lead the home and ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. Youll provide both direct care and team leadership while stepping in for the Manager as needed. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting and supervising staff, appraisals, training, and team development Ensuring the home meets all care and compliance standards Helping with recruitment and rota planning Leading by example in day-to-day care and safeguarding of children Managing shift audits, reporting systems, and quality checks Promoting therapeutic practice and the PACE model Acting as a point of contact for external professionals and families Being a role model for the team and the children. Experience and Qualifications required: Experience in residential childcare, ideally in a leadership or deputy role Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEN, or trauma Level 3/4 in Health & Social Care (required), Level 5 desirable or willingness to complete Full UK driving licence Confident in staff supervision, rota planning, and safeguarding responsibilities Strong communication and organisational skills Benefits to you: Clear pathway to Registered Manager role Over 50% of our management team promoted internally Beautifully decorated homes with generous activity budgets Therapeutic training and reflective supervision built into your role Fully funded induction and shadowing programme Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support) Time-saving digital systems and a supportive management team Performance bonuses based on feedback and Ofsted outcomes Sleep-in pay of £50 per night Assistance with funding for Level 5 Leadership and Management training

Location: Walsall, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025