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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

United Kingdom, Coventry 31680.00 - 40680.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Nice to have

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

What we 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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