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Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Interim approximately 36 months Start: 6 September 2026 2 Positions Available Working Pattern: Fully onsite no remote working
We are recruiting for two experienced Deputy Managers to join Childrens Residential Services in Coventry.
These are interim positions supporting established residential homes for children and young people with emotional, behavioural, mental health and complex needs.
The roles would suit experienced children's residential professionals who are confident providing leadership from day one and supporting a Registered Manager with the safe and effective running of a home.
### The Roles
There are two opportunities available:
Emergency Placement Home providing short-term emergency placements for children and young people, typically presenting with mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.
Long-Term Residential Home a small two-bed home providing longer-term placements for young people with emotional and complex needs.
The duties and working arrangements are broadly the same across both services.
### Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will:
- Support the day-to-day operational management of the home
- Coordinate staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Provide supervision, coaching and support to residential staff
- Support staff development and performance
- Undertake quality assurance and audit activities
- Review paperwork and children's case records
- Produce reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Attend and lead meetings
- Build positive relationships with children and young people xgikmsk
- Work effectively with families, external professionals and partner agencies
- Support regulatory compliance within the home
- Assist with Ofsted requirements and inspections
- Maintain and update regulatory documentation
- Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care
- Provide leadership and operational oversight when the Registered Manager is unavailable
Each home has approximately 13 residential care staff, with management responsib
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Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home in Coventry employer: Lynx Employment Services
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