Children's Home Deputy Manager – Lead & Develop Team

Community Care Live; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Birmingham seeks a dedicated manager to oversee the daily operations of a children's home. The successful candidate will ensure a safe and nurturing environment while providing strong operational leadership. Responsibilities include managing staffing and budgets, supervising and coaching the team, and promoting child-centred practices. Applicants should possess QCF Level 3 in Children & Families and experience in residential childcare, with strong communication skills and effective multi-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in residential childcare.
• Confident managing complex behaviours and emotional needs.
• Strong communication skills and adaptive methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, staffing, rotas, and budgets.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the staff team.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Supervising staff in residential childcare

Managing complex behaviours

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of legislation and quality standards

Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice

Effective multi-agency working

Education

QCF Level 3 Children & Families

QCF Level 5 Leadership (or working towards)

Job description

A leading childcare provider in Birmingham seeks a dedicated manager to oversee the daily operations of a children's home. The successful candidate will ensure a safe and nurturing environment while providing strong operational leadership. Responsibilities include managing staffing and budgets, supervising and coaching the team, and promoting child-centred practices. Applicants should possess QCF Level 3 in Children & Families and experience in residential childcare, with strong communication skills and effective multi-agency collaboration.