Job Description

Therapeutic Deputy Manager - Children's Residential CareLocation: Burntwood (Hammerwich), Staffordshire/Norton Canes

Salary: 37,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Reports to: Registered Manager / Responsible Individual

Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Therapeutic Deputy Manager to join our team at Coven Care Homes.

This is a leadership role within our children's residential services, supporting young people who have experienced trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH), and learning disabilities (LD).

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in leading our two homes (2 bed homes) and ensuring the highest standards of therapeutic, trauma-informed care. You will deputise fully in the Manager's absence and play a key role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and resilient environment where children can thrive.Working Pattern: You will spend one day each week on shift, leading practice and supporting young people directly, and three days focused on management and administration duties such as supervisions, rota planning, paperwork oversight, and compliance tasks.

What We Offer

? Salary 37,000 - 40,000 per year (dependant on experience)

? Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (Residential Childcare pathway)

? Ongoing therapeutic and professional training

? Supportive, reflective supervision and management development

? Generous holiday entitlement - 30 days per year, including your birthday off

? Company pension scheme

? Employee wellbeing support

? Free meals on shift

? Free on-site parking

? Clear progression pathway to Registered Manager roles

Main Responsibilities

? Deputise fully in the absence of the Registered Manager

? Supervise and develop staff, ensuring trauma-informed and therapeutic practice is maintained

? Lead one shift per week to remain actively engaged in practice and model standards to the team (possibly more to cover the home)

? Spend three days per week focused on management and administration, including supervisions, rota planning, audits, reports, and compliance tasks

? Support staff to manage challenging behaviour with empathy, structure, and creativity

? Oversee care planning, placement plans, and therapeutic strategies for young people

? Promote a therapeutic culture where children feel safe, valued, and understood

? Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, supporting their emotional and social development

? Take part in the weekend on-call rota and provide shift cover when required (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

? Lead by example during incidents or crises, supporting staff to remain calm and consistent

? Ensure safeguarding standards and regulations are always met

? Contribute to audits, inspections, and compliance processes, ensuring the home meets Ofsted requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

? Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

? Willingness and ability to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management within required timescales

? At least 4 years' experience in residential childcare

? At least 3 years in a supervisory or senior role

? Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and child development

? Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to lead in challenging situations

? Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties

? Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards) Training in therapeutic models of care or behaviour management (e.g., Team Teach, PACE)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 37,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Experience:

residential childcare: 4 years (required) supervisory or senior role: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Diploma in Residential Children's Homes Level 3/4 (required) Diploma in Residential Children's Homes Level 5 (preferred) UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person