Children’s Homes Deputy Manager

Overview

In this role you will contribute to stabilising and supporting looked-after children in Coventry’s residential homes. You will model relationship-based practice, support the Registered Manager, and lead on project development to ensure quality and compliance. You will protect children from harm, coordinate with partner agencies, and manage resources to deliver positive outcomes. This is a mission-driven role in a values-led service that prioritises inclusion, development, and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• training and development opportunities
• progression within the service
• supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Role model relationship-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager, promoting core values
• Lead on project development and new initiatives while ensuring statutory compliance and quality standards
• Manage budgets and oversee operational aspects of the residential service
• Facilitate admission and transition of children; safeguard and collaborate with other agencies
• Record and audit sensitive information, maintain case files, and adhere to confidentiality policies

Key requirements

• Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or 4)
• Recent experience in an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential setting
• Willingness to complete Diploma in Leadership and Management (Level 5)
• Experience implementing Children’s Home Regulations (2015) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026)
• Experience recording/auditing sensitive information and maintaining case files
• Experience managing staff and operational tasks in a similar environment
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in workplace culture and service delivery

• diversity and inclusion advocacy
• leadership and people management
• effective communication
• computer literacy to evidence work
• recording and auditing of sensitive information
• case file management

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