Job Opportunity: Deputy Manager 9am – 5pm – Children’s Residential Services – Sutton Coldfield

We are recruiting an experienced Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Services provider in Sutton Coldfield. This full-time, permanent position offers an immediate start with a competitive salary of £35,000 – £37,000 per annum and extensive benefits.

Key Details:

• Location: Sutton Coldfield
• Role: Supporting the day-to-day running of a children’s residential home for young people aged 8–18.
• Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 9am – 5pm
• Career Growth: Structured progression and development opportunities with a leading therapeutic care provider

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Ofsted Compliance: Ability to support compliance with Children’s Home Regulations and contribute to Ofsted inspections
• Professional Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in Children’s residential with 1 year being supervisory.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and regulatory frameworks for children’s homes
• Track Record: Proven ability to lead shifts, manage care plans, and support positive outcomes for young people
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide teams, promote teamwork, and manage staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
• Experience: Prior experience in a deputy manager or senior support role within residential childcare services
• Additional: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Support & Benefits:

• Work with a dedicated team, supported by multi-disciplinary professionals and the Registered Manager
• Access professional development through paid training, qualifications, and personalized appraisals, with pathways to further leadership roles
• perks, Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme, performance bonuses, social events, and free parking
• Lead a culture of high aspirations, collaborating with partner agencies to ensure child-centred care and effective transitions

This role is ideal for a passionate, qualified Deputy Manager dedicated to ensuring young people thrive in safe, supportive environments. It offers the chance to support transformative care, drive positive outcomes, and make a lasting impact on young lives.

If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to make a difference, please either apply or call Belmont Recruitment. Alternatively, if you do know of anyone that may be interested then do let us know, as if they are successful, you will be entitled to a £250 referral bonus.