At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's home, supporting staff and shaping a nurturing environment.
- Company: Values-driven organisation focused on outstanding care for children and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Immediate start available with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a founding team and help create life-changing outcomes for children.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Location: Oldbury, Birmingham
Salary: £36,000 - £44,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Why Apply?
- Join a brand-new children's home from the very beginning
- Work alongside an experienced Responsible Individual and leadership team
- Genuine opportunity to help shape the culture of the service
- Immediate start available
- Long-term career progression as the provider grows
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a new children's residential provider as they prepare to open their first therapeutic home in Oldbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation that has entered the sector with one clear objective: to provide outstanding care and life-changing outcomes for children and young people. With an experienced Responsible Individual already in place and an experienced Registered Manager close to appointment, you'll become a key part of the founding leadership team. You'll play an instrumental role in establishing the home's culture, supporting the Registered Manager through registration, and helping to build an exceptional staff team from the very beginning.
The Role
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day operation of the home
- Lead shifts and provide guidance to the wider staff team
- Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
- Support safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance
- Mentor and develop Residential Support Workers and Team Leaders
- Assist with recruitment, inductions and staff development
- Participate in sleep-ins as part of the rota
- Help prepare the home for successful Ofsted registration and inspection
About You
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Previous experience working within a children's residential home
- Strong leadership skills and a child-centred approach
- A passion for delivering exceptional outcomes
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Ability to commute locally to Oldbury
At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.
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