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