About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Coventry Residential Children’s Services currently have several well-established children’s homes within the city. Our family style homes offer individualised care for children aged 10 to 18 years, who have a diverse range of needs and may have been impacted by childhood trauma.
We also have a forward-thinking strategy with a clear vision to expand our provision and due to this we are currently in the process of opening new homes, so why not join us and be part of our incredible journey.
What is the job role?
Our homes provide a warm and stable environment that enables Coventry’s children to stay closer to their family, friends and community.

WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A DEPUTY MANAGER TO SUPPORT THE SERVICE, ESPECIALLY SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

The role will be varied, challenging and offers a rewarding career that makes a difference to the lives of our amazing children. We deliver excellent standards of care using elements of Signs of Safety and ensuring Relationship Based Practice to provide a safe and nurturing space for them to call home.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
There are several key areas that are essential to this role to support continuous service development and project-based work across the service.
These are:
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.
Preferably you will be a driver, have a good level of computer literacy to evidence the work we do, and be committed to continued professional development.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio