Deputy Home Manager

Our Residential Children’s Homes are part of Birmingham Children’s Trust. We work with the most vulnerable children and their families, receiving support from colleagues within the Trust and external agency partners.

The Trust is thriving, recently inspected as GOOD, and aims to become a center of excellence in Social Care and family support. Our residential homes offer short breaks to children with disabilities and provide care for disabled children who cannot live with their families. We also have a home providing emergency care for children aged 8-17 years. All homes are registered with OFSTED, and the Trust is expanding its residential services.

This is an exciting time to join us, and we need talented individuals to help us continue to improve and grow our services. We offer full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to work alongside the Home Manager at Bridgelands House. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading residential teams in settings for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and a passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage professional staff, setting clear directions and objectives.
• Inspire others by acting with integrity.
• Manage, build, and motivate residential teams, creating a positive environment that encourages open discussion and innovation.
• Support performance, build capability, and empower staff.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• QCF Level 3 in Children and Families and QCF Level 5 or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake a range of training, including leadership and management training.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as part of a 24-hour service.

Benefits:

• Enhanced night allowance of time and a third for hours worked between 8pm and 6am.

For more information, please contact Samuel Walker at 079395883918.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.