Deputy Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Real Living Wage employer

CPD opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts (Tastecard, Bluelight Card,

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd exclusively represents a values-led children's residential care provider in Coventry seeking a Deputy Manager for a home supporting ages 8-17. You will lead a dedicated team, uphold safeguarding, and drive care quality alongside the Registered Manager.

The role offers £16.50 per hour plus £45 per sleep-in, a Christmas Bonus, and a clear progression path within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a Children’s Home setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce is essential.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Registered Manager on compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and financial planning.
• Lead, supervise and develop the team, including appraisals and professional development.
• Manage health and safety, risk assessments and training compliance.
• Liaise with external professionals and contribute to care planning for young people.
• Maintain high standards of care and ensure alignment with company values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

Care planning

Staff training

Quality assurance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care (EBD)

Location: Coventry, West Midlands (CV2)

Salary: £16.50 per hour + £45 per sleep-in + Christmas Bonus

Hours: 160 hours per month (includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins) | Permanent

Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We are exclusively representing a highly innovative, values-led residential care provider looking for a passionate Deputy Manager to join their team in Coventry.

This is a genuine opportunity to step up, lead a motivated team, and help shape a nurturing environment for young people aged 8-17. With a highly competitive hourly rate of £16.50, a generous £45 sleep-in rate, and a realistic 160-hour monthly contract, this role rewards your hard work while offering a clear pathway for career progression. You'll be backed by a supportive Registered Manager and a senior leadership team that genuinely values its people.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely alongside the Registered Manager to ensure exceptional care and a safe, homely environment. You will be the backbone of the home, driving high standards and stepping up to manage the service effectively in the Registered Manager's absence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working alongside the Home Manager on compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and financial planning.
• Leading, inspiring, and supervising the team, including conducting appraisals and supporting professional development.
• Managing health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and ensuring team training compliance.
• Liaising with external professionals and actively contributing to young people's care planning.
• Maintaining high standards of care and ensuring the home aligns with the company's core values.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker in a Children's Home setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People's Workforce (essential).
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with both staff and young people.
• A genuine care and compassion for looked-after children, acting as a positive role model.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Why Join Our Client?

• Highly competitive pay: £16.50 per hour + £45 per sleep-in.
• Christmas Bonus and a Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Real Living Wage employer committed to fair compensation.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and ongoing support via the exclusive SHINE programme.
• Comprehensive induction (face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing) and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Life Assurance, Financial Wellbeing Service, and a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight Card, and MyGym discounts.
• Supportive management and senior leaders who are invested in your wellbeing and career growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Diamond Search Recruitment is handling this search exclusively. If you have the leadership skills, resilience, and passion to make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you. Interviews are happening now, and our client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.