Children's home career pathway
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference and grow your career? We’ve got a pathway just for you! Whether you're just starting out or ready to step into leadership, we offer a range of exciting opportunities:
- Registered Manager – Lead with heart and vision
- Deputy Manager [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45073/residential-deputy-manager]– Support, guide, and grow
- Senior Residential Worker [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45071/senior-residential-children-s-worker] – Step up, support the team, and shape young lives
- Residential Children’s Worker [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45072/residential-children-s-worker]– Be the everyday hero
- Relief Residential Children's Worker– [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45074/relief-residential-children-s-worker] Step in, support, and shine when it matters most
- Residential Night Care Worker [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45075/night-care-officer] – Provide calm and care through the night
With every role, you’ll be part of a passionate team, changing lives and building brighter futures for children and young people.
What you’ll earn with us
- Registered Manager - £51,356 to £57,403 plus additional payments for 'on-call' responsibilities
- Deputy Manager - £39, 152 to £46,142 [£43,067 to £50,756 per annum inc. shift allowances] with additional payment for sleeping in duties & out of hours on-call
- Senior Residential Children's Worker - £33,699 to £39,862 [£38,416 to £45,442 per annum inc. shift allowances] with additional payment for sleeping in duties.
- Residential Children's Worker - £28,598 to £34,434 pro rata per annum (£32,601 to £39,254 pro rata pa inc. shift allowances)
- Relief Worker (RCW) - £14.82 per hour
- Residential Night Care Worker - £25,989 - £29,540 pro rata per annum [£34,565 - £39,288 pro rata pa inc. shift allowances]
Our current children's homes vacancies
- Children's Homes - Deputy Manager | 07 December 2025 | Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council [https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Childrens-Homes-Deputy-Manager/11864]
- Senior Residential Childcare Worker | 07 December 2025 | Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council [https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Senior-Residential-Childcare-Worker/11869]
- Residential Night Care Worker | 07 December 2025 | Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council [https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Residential-Night-Care-Worker/11778]
- Residential Children's Worker | 31 December 2025 | Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council [https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Residential-Childrens-Worker/11719]
Please note: All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK with at least two years remaining.
We are currently not offering sponsorship for any of our roles. This applies to Relief, Residential Children's Worker, Residential Night Care Worker, Senior Residential Children's Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
We're here to support you – every step of the way
If you have any questions about our roles, the application process [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/45077/coventry-city-council-application-process], or if you'd like an informal chat about our services, please contact us via email at childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk].
Discover what makes Coventry a great place to live and work, and explore the benefits we offer by downloading our Candidates' Guide to Children's Services [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/35500/a_candidates_guide_to_childrens_services].