Children Residential Deputy Manager
19 days ago
Coventry
Deputy Manager – EBD Children's Residential Home • Location: Birmingham, • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Day-to-day of the role: • Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing the home's management, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining high quality standards., • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Residential Support Workers, fostering a professional, empathetic, and resilient workplace culture., • Manage care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding protocols to uphold exceptional standards of child protection., • Facilitate staff development through regular supervision, targeted training, and performance evaluations., • Serve as a role model in delivering trauma-informed care and effective behaviour support strategies., • Organise staff rotas and shift coverage to ensure consistent and continuous care., • Coordinate with external professionals such as social workers, educationalists, and healthcare providers., • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting, ideally with a focus on EBD., • Proven leadership and team management capabilities., • Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed practices., • Strong skills in communication, organisation, and decision-making., • Ability to maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations., • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)., • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)., • Enhanced DBS check (required prior to employment)., • Competitive salary with an on-call allowance., • Clear progression opportunities towards a Registered Manager role., • Extensive training and opportunities for professional development., • A supportive leadership environment and a culture of reflective practice.