Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Dawlish Drive Care Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Coventry is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to lead a newly established residential home. Responsibilities include supporting the Registered Manager in service operations and overseeing care staff to ensure high standards of emotional support and safety for children aged 8-17 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in young lives in a fully supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s care setting, especially with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in care services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with servicing audits and planning.
• Oversee risk management and care plan reviews.
• Supervise and guide care staff effectively.

Job description

About Us

Join our exciting new Coventry project!

Dawlish House (opening 2026) is a 3-bed children residential home Coventry South, specialising in children age 8-17 (any gender) living with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).As we prepare to embark on this new adventure, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to support the RM to lead the service from the ground up- contributing to the design of the home and the service, recruiting and shaping the team, forging partnerships with the commissioners.

About You

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role in our new children's residential home. Supporting the Registered Manager, youll lead a team of passionate care professionals and help deliver a high standard of care, safety, and emotional support for each young person in your home.

Youll act as a role model to the team, uphold regulatory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in care standards, safeguarding practices, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the Registered Manager with audits, planning, and day-to-day running of the service
• Oversee risk management, safeguarding, and care plan reviews
• Provide supervision and guidance to care staff, promoting a supportive culture

Run the home in the Managers absence...