Deputy Manager | Children's Home

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

Long term contract | £200-£250 Per Day | Commutable from Central Birmingham | Local Authority Setting | Stable Home

Role Overview Lead the daily running of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where children receive high-quality, personalised care. Provide strong operational leadership, guide staff practice, and uphold all safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, staffing, rotas, and budgets
• Supervise, coach, and develop the staff team
• Deliver and review individualised care plans
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals
• Promote inclusive, child-centred practice
• Oversee safeguarding, health & safety, and quality compliance
• Support independence and life-skills development
• Run children’s meetings and encourage participation
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews
• Ensure Ofsted and regulatory compliance

About You

• QCF Level 3 Children & Families
• QCF Level 5 Leadership (or working towards)
• Experience supervising staff in residential childcare
• Confident managing complex behaviours and emotional needs
• Strong communication skills, including adaptive methods
• Knowledge of legislation and quality standards
• Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice
• Effective multi-agency working
• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

For more information, please contact [e-mail] or call 07401 281738, alternatively apply directly.