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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)