Deputy Manager

2 weeks ago


Walsall WS, United Kingdom Empathix Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Home

Salary: £38,712.18 per annum (overtime available after contracted hours)

Location: Walsall

Contract: Full-time hours per month)

Rota: 3 office days (09:00–17:00) and 1 x 24-hour shift (08:00–23:00 + sleep-in, handover 08:00–08:30 next day)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to support our Dual Registered Manager within a 2-bedded therapeutic EBD Children's Home in Walsall.

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 October

For a confidential discussion, contact

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,800.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Casual dress
  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
  • Transport links

Work Location: In person



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