Job Description
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD) Coventry
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our residential home for young people aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). You'll combine hands-on work with young people with day-to-day leadership of the team, stepping up to manage the home in the Registered Manager's absence and ensuring care meets Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
Pay & Hours 45 per sleep-in Approximately 160 hours per month
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and managing the home effectively in the Manager's absence
- Supervising, appraising and developing colleagues, including inductions and personal development plans
- Overseeing health and safety, including risk assessments and safe working practices
- Supporting budget management - monitoring expenditure, petty cash, agency use and occupancy levels
- Maintaining a safe, homely environment that meets regulatory and quality standards
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, contributing to care planning and reviews
What We're Looking For
- At least 1 year's experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a children's home setting
- Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce (required); Level 5 desirable
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Proven ability to lead shifts, supervise colleagues and support their development
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Genuine care and compassion for looked-after children
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
Why Join Us?
- Real Living Wage employer with competitive pay rates
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- Life assurance and financial wellbeing service
- Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts
- Comprehensive induction programme (face-to-face, online and shadowing)
- Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Free, confidential employee assistance programme
- Supportive management and senior leadership team
If you're ready to make a real difference to young people's lives, give me a message.
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