Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD) Coventry

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential (EBD)

Location: Coventry (CV11)
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Overtime: £25.00 per hour
Sleep-In: £45 per sleep
Hours: 160 hours per month
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established Children's Residential Home supporting young people aged 8-17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while leading and developing a committed staff team.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Residential Support Worker ready for progression or an existing Deputy Manager seeking their next step.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Support the day-to-day running of the home
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
• Lead shifts and supervise staff effectively
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development
• Promote a positive, high-performing team culture

Safeguarding & Care

• Ensure safeguarding is embedded in all practices
• Respond to incidents and concerns appropriately
• Support care planning and placement reviews
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behavioural outcomes

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain compliance with:
• Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Ofsted Standards
• Safeguarding and Health & Safety legislation
• Support Ofsted inspections and audits
• Ensure all records and reports are accurate and up to date

Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with Social Workers, CAMHS, Schools and Local Authorities
• Attend and contribute to professional meetings
• Maintain positive stakeholder relationships

Requirements

✅ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
✅ Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
✅ Minimum 2 years' experience in a Children's Residential setting
✅ EBD / Challenging Behaviour experience
✅ Leadership or shift-leading experience
✅ Strong knowledge of safeguarding & Ofsted requirements
✅ Excellent communication and report writing skills

Desirable Experience

• Previous Deputy Manager experience
• Ofsted inspection involvement
• Trauma-informed or therapeutic care approach
• Supporting complex needs

What's On Offer

✨ £16.50 per hour + enhanced overtime rate
✨ £45 per sleep-in
✨ Career progression opportunities (Registered Manager pathway)
✨ Funded training & qualifications
✨ Supportive and experienced management team
✨ Employee Assistance Programme