Deputy Manager - Children
Empathix
Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home
£35k–£37k
Birmingham – B20 / B38
Contract: Full-time (Monday - Friday)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support our Registered Manager within a 3-bedded therapeutic EBD Children’s Home in Birmingham.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary above local market average
- Overtime rate after 201.5 monthly hours
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications and career progression
- Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available)
- Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary)
- Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Free DBS application and annual checks
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Team-building events and development support
Key Responsibilities
- Co-manage home budgets and resources efficiently
- Oversee staff development, supervision, and appraisals
- Support and guide the care team in delivering therapeutic parenting approaches
- Maintain and update placement plans, risk assessments, and care records
- Promote the wellbeing, growth, and independence of young people in placement
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience managing or supervising staff in a children’s residential setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent (Level 4+ desirable)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice
- Full UK driving licence (essential, due to on-call requirements)
- Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Commitment to continuous professional development
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