Deputy Children's Home Manager
Deputy Children's Home Manager
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Deputy Childrens Home Manager West Midlands
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Full-time
Shifts: Flexible (including some evenings weekends and on-call duties)
Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker or Team Leader ready to take the next step into management
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Childrens Home Manager to join our Ofsted-regulated home in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while developing your leadership and management skills.
About Marva Group
Marva Group is a dynamic and fast-growing parent company with a diverse portfolio of healthcare businesses including care homes recruitment services domiciliary care and specialist health solutions. We are committed to delivering excellence across the healthcare continuum by empowering our subsidiary companies through strategic oversight shared services and a unified vision of care.
Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015
- Lead motivate and develop the staff team to deliver safe nurturing and therapeutic care
- Act as a role model promoting positive outcomes and independence for children and young people with EBD trauma and complex needs
- Oversee care planning risk assessments and incident reporting ensuring high-quality record-keeping and adherence to safeguarding standards
- Participate in recruitment induction supervision and staff appraisals
- Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence ensuring smooth running of the home
- Support with inspections audits and quality assurance processes
- Maintain excellent relationships with local authorities social workers and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential
- Working towards or willing to complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management within 18 months essential
- Minimum 2 years experience working in a residential childrens home (EBD/LD/MH) essential
- Previous experience in a Senior / Team Leader / Shift Leader role essential
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements Quality Standards and safeguarding procedures
- Excellent leadership communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage rotas staffing levels and care plans effectively
- Full UK driving licence highly desirable
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and have the experience and drive to succeed in this role we would love to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full Time
