Deputy Manager

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a new Deputy Manager to join our hard-working and dedicated team. As our Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home. You'll ensure a high professional standard of work is maintained in all aspects of the care of the children. You utilize your skills and managerial expertise to ensure a caring environment is created and maintained, which respects and affirms children’s racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle. You will promote the practice of valuing diversity and equal opportunity throughout the home. You will participate in the creation and implementation of appropriate care plans for all children and young people. You will be responsible for arranging and attending conferences and reviews concerning their care. It is essential to understand and apply the quality standards and professional practices expected of residential care staff. You will organise and facilitate residents’ meetings, allowing children and young people to be actively involved in their daily care. Managing shifts is a crucial part of your duties, ensuring that all staff receive the necessary guidance and support while working with the children and young people. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. You may be required to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, as needed. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you:

• Promoting and implementing effective strategies for anti-oppressive practices is vital.
• In collaboration with the Home Manager, you will monitor and review development plans for both the staff and the home, ensuring that adequate supervision is provided.
• Experience in leading teams as you will be supervising staff. Experience in offering training, advice, and opportunities for staff development is required.
• Ability to support young people in preparing for adulthood by providing enablement programs. It is important to create an environment that encourages visits from parents, family members, and friends.
• Supporting specific outcomes—such as health, education, and preparation for independence—is a key responsibility.
• Ability to oversee performance management within your areas of responsibility. This includes monitoring staff sickness and absence, as well as managing capability and disciplinary procedures, all while ensuring the safety of staff and service users through appropriate risk assessments.
• Effective communication is essential; you should accurately report and record information using IT and online recording systems, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Promoting a healthy and safe working environment, collaborating with others, and respecting personal beliefs are also important aspects of this role.
• You will be expected to encourage non-abusive and non-aggressive behaviour, continuously evaluate and improve your practice, and successfully implement changes and improvements in care practices within the staff team.
• To ensure effective service delivery, you may need to undertake additional duties relevant to your position's grade and the needs of the service, even working in other areas of the division as necessary.
• You will receive regular supervision as defined by the BCT framework from a senior staff member identified by the Home Manager. This supervision will allow you to work within established guidelines that will be subject to review.
• Planning your work to meet defined objectives is critical, and during your induction, you will be informed about the level of supervision you will receive.

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.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.