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Deputy Homes Manager - Children's Residential Homes

  • 2 days ago
  • 4 min read

Salary up to £46,142 per annum.


This salary includes two atypical increment payments for working an on-call rota. 


Hours: 37 hours per week.



About this Role


With one of our children’s homes recently rated Good by Ofsted (January 2026), there has never been a better time to join us.   


We have an exciting new opportunity for a child-focused, passionate and experienced Deputy Homes Manager to join our new Children’s Residential service here in Solihull. Whether you are currently a Deputy Manager or Team Leader in a Children’s Home looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.


This is a pivotal role supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). You’ll play a key part in leading the care team, maintaining compliance with Ofsted standards, and ensuring that every child in our home receives the support, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive.


You will be working alongside the Registered Manager, supported by the Operations Manager / Responsible Individual in shaping and delivering the Homes Statement of Purpose, Children’s Guide, Location Risk Assessment and managing the team to achieve the standards identified within this, working in line with the Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. 


We are looking for a Deputy Homes Manager who really listens and cares about what our children have to say. Someone who knows that every child is different and is keen to really understand each and every one of them. 


In return, you will be supported by a leadership team who share these commitments and recognise the importance of continuous professional development. As well as access to high quality training through our social care academy, We will ensure you are given the support, guidance and training you need to bring this vision to life, to enable our children to reach their full potential and succeed in their journey to adulthood, no matter what.


And through your strong management, our children will receive the highest quality care. You will lead and inspire a committed staff team, to create a home that is not only safe and comfortable, but one that truly feels like home for our children; a home where staff go above and beyond and our children are made to feel important. 


Our Offer to You


We are proud to offer our employees a supportive working environment, where valued team members thrive.  We also offer:


  • A competitive salary that includes atypical payments for working an on-call rota

  • Access to high quality training via our Children’s Social Care Academy, to support your ongoing continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake a level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare and/or Leadership for Health & Social Care Services. We understand that the more support you receive from us, the better equipped you are to do your job, fulfil our mission and help those children who need it most. 

  • Local government pension with 6.8% (subject to annual review/change) section contribution.

  • 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. 

  • The opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional leave per year. 

  • An extensive wellbeing offer, including access to our free 24 hour employee assistance programme

  • Generous staff benefits including staff discounts.


About You


To be successful in this role, you will be: 


  • Working towards or hold a Diploma Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or Children & Young People Workforce or Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.

  • Able to demonstrate significant experience working in a residential setting with children and young people with challenging behaviour or in setting working with challenging young people. 

  • Experienced in supervising and managing staff and also manging resources

  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and current local developments in respect of Residential Childrens homes, including:

    • The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 including national minimum standards

    • Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF): Childrens homes and Looked after Childrens frameworks 

  • Able to be flexible in working hours, including sleep ins (for which an additional payment will be made).

  • Committed to your own and your team’s continuous professional development

  • Able to demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to safeguarding issues and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable children and young people.

  • Able to develop and maintain good working relationships and work collaboratively with a range of agencies. 

  • Able to show the tenacity and resilience required to drive forward continuous improvement to deliver the exceptional care our children and young people deserve.


Contact Us


If you are ready for your next challenge, to join our supportive and nurturing team and be part of something really exciting, we would love to receive your application. You could make all the difference for our children and young people in Solihull. 


To apply, please click on the link. 


Or for further information about this fabulous opportunity, please contact:




Closing Date: Sunday 12 April 2026


Interviews will be held on Monday 20 April 2026.


Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we regret that we won’t be able to progress your application.


 




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