Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Trauma

Handsworth, Birmingham
Salary up to £39,000PA

We are working in partnership with an established and expanding provider of children’s residential care to recruit a Deputy Manager for a 6-bed LD children’s home based in Handsworth, Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider with a strong reputation in the sector, a clear growth strategy, and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the RM in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care and strong regulatory compliance. You will lead, develop and motivate a stable staff team, embed a positive culture, and deliver positive outcomes for young people with trauma and trauma-based conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the staff team
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, care planning and outcomes
• Maintaining compliance and inspection readiness
• Building strong relationships with placing authorities, professionals and families

The Ideal Candidate

• An experienced Deputy Manager or Senior ready to step up
• Strong knowledge of trauma and children’s residential care
• Level 3 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Confident leading teams and managing compliance
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £39,000 per annum
• Great Benefit Package
• Supportive senior leadership and strong infrastructure
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, nurturing home

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch. All enquiries will be handled discreetly.