Deputy Home Manager

Posted 21 hours 6 minutes ago by We Manage Jobs(WMJobs)

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description
About the role: Job Opportunity: Deputy Home ManagerLocation:Warwick House, Acocks Green, Birmingham
Grade:4
Department:Birmingham Children's Trust Residential Services
Reporting to:Home Manager
Contract:Full-time - shift work including weekends, bank holidays.Warwick House is looking for an inspiring and compassionateDeputy Home Managerwith strong leadership and childcare experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist long-stay home where children with learning disabilities thrive in a nurturing, person-centred environment. About Warwick HouseLocated in Acocks Green, Warwick House provides tailored residential support to children with a range of complex needs. Our caring and inclusive environment promotes emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence in every child we care for. With our service evolving and expanding, there's never been a better time to grow your career with us.About you: Key ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Home Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in leading the team, always ensuring the highest standards of care and safety:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the home, including staffing, rota management, and budgets
  • Supervise and support staff, delivering training and promoting professional development
  • Implement care plans that reflect each child's specific needs, wishes, and feelings
  • Foster strong relationships with children, staff, parents, schools, health services, and external agencies
  • Champion inclusive practices that affirm each child's identity
  • Monitor and report safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and quality standards
  • Promote independence and daily living skills among young residents
  • Facilitate children's meetings to encourage involvement in shaping their care
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and contribute to planning, reviews, and assessments
  • Who We're Looking For

    We're seeking someone with warmth, resilience, and leadership capability who can bring empathy and structure to our care environment:

  • QCF Level 3 in Children and Families (required)
  • QCF Level 5 (or working towards) in leadership/residential care (required)
  • Experience managing staff and working in residential childcare (essential)
  • Proven ability to handle complex behaviours and emotionally challenging situations
  • Skilled in communication (including use of visual and adaptive aids)
  • Knowledge of care legislation and quality standards
  • Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide network of professionals
  • Available for shift work, weekends and public holidays
  • What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 after 5 years, 35 after 10)
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression
  • Be part of Birmingham Children's Trust-One Team with a shared vision to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in
  • If you're a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we'd love to hear from you.

    For more information:
    Contact Home ManagerBaljinder Kheraat
    Email: