Deputy Manager - Child Social Care

Deputy Manager – Residential Childcare / Social Care

Location: Birmingham
Reports to: Registered Manager
Contract: Full-time

Role Purpose

To support the Registered Manager in the effective running of a children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. To lead staff, support young people, and manage the home in the Manager’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe practice.

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow all safeguarding procedures.

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the staff team.

• Help manage rotas, staffing levels, and shift planning.

• Support care planning, behaviour management, and risk assessments.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.

• Assist with audits, quality assurance, and development plans.

• Build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.

• Support recruitment, induction, and staff training.

• Promote a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Experience in a children’s residential home, including senior/supervisory duties.

• Strong safeguarding knowledge.

• Understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards.

• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Emotional resilience and a child-centred approach.

• Enhanced DBS and flexible availability.

Desirable

• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards).

• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.

• Accredited behaviour management/physical intervention training.