Children's Homes - Deputy Manager

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Coventry is seeking a Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Home. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating children's transitions. Qualified candidates should have a Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a similar environment. This full-time position includes various responsibilities on a rota basis, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

Outstanding training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a children's residential setting.
• Experience recording and auditing sensitive information.
• Knowledge of confidentiality policies.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of relationship-based practice.
• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager.
• Lead project development and ensure compliance.
• Facilitate the admission and transition of children.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Leadership

Project development

Staff management

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Effective communication

Education

Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or 4)

Diploma in Leadership and Management (Level 5)

Job description

Position: Deputy Manager in a Children’s Residential Home – supporting continuous service development and project‑based work across the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Role model – create and maintain a culture of relationship‑based practice that improves outcomes for children and young people.
• Leader – support and deputise for the Registered Manager, communicate and assert values, and contribute to the development of the residential service.
• Organiser – lead on project development and new initiatives, ensure compliance with statutory requirements and quality standards, and manage budget effectively.
• Skilled Practitioner – facilitate the admission and transition of children, protect them from harm, and collaborate with other agencies to provide complementary services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or 4).
• Recent, extensive experience working in a children’s residential setting.
• Willingness and ability to complete the Diploma in Leadership and Management (Level 5), an Ofsted requirement.
• Experience in recording and auditing sensitive information, maintaining case files, and adhering to confidentiality policies.
• Experience managing staff and operational situations to a high standard in a similar environment.
• Solid understanding of, and advocacy for, principles of diversity and inclusion in workplace culture and service delivery.
• Valid DBS check – the post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; admission is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS background check.

Working Patterns & Conditions

Full‑time position, 37 hours per week on a rota basis including evenings, weekends (one weekend a month), bank holidays, sleep‑ins, and out‑of‑hours on‑call responsibilities.

Right to Work

All candidates must have right to work in the UK with a minimum of 2 years remaining on their current status. Sponsorship is not offered.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neuro‑diverse communities.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups: members of the Armed Forces and veterans, individuals currently in care or who have previously been in care, and those with a disability or long‑term health condition.

Interview & Application Details

Interview dates: Wednesday 17th December 2025.

Applications are open to all eligible candidates. Please read the full application process on the Coventry City Council jobs page. For queries, contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Outstanding opportunities for training, development and progression within our expanding service. Further information available upon request.