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