Deputy / Home Manager

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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