Children’s Homes Deputy Manager

Overview

In this role you support children in residential care by modelling relationship-based practice and leading service development. You will deputise for the Registered Manager and drive projects, ensuring compliance and quality standards. The role combines frontline practitioner duties with leadership, safeguarding, and collaboration with partner agencies. You join a values-driven council that focuses on inclusion, development, and delivering positive outcomes for young people. This is an opportunity to shape a compassionate, professional residential service at Coventry City Council.

Responsibilities

• Role model relationship-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Lead and deputise for the Registered Manager, promoting core values and service development
• Organise project development, new initiatives, ensuring statutory compliance and quality standards
• Manage budget responsibly within the residential service
• Facilitate admission and transition of children, safeguard them from harm
• Collaborate with other agencies to provide complementary services
• Record, audit, and maintain sensitive case files with confidentiality compliance

Key requirements

• Driver (preferable)
• Good level of computer literacy to evidence work
• Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or 4)
• Willingness to complete Diploma in Leadership and Management (Level 5)
• Experience in Ofsted-regulated children’s residential settings
• Experience with recording and auditing sensitive information and case files
• Experience in staff management and handling operational situations
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion principles

• commitment to continued professional development
• diversity and inclusion advocate
• strong communication and collaboration
• computer literacy
• recording and auditing of sensitive information
• case file management

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