Package Description
Job Title: Deputy Home Manager – Children's Residential
Location: Crawley
Salary: From £33,664 PLUS an additional £62.64 for sleep-ins
Hours: – Full Time 39 per week including 15 hours per week admin and 24 hours supporting our young people including weekends and some sleep-ins
New home opening for children with Learning disabilities
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required
A minimum Level 3 qualification and experience within a Children's home environment is essential
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our children's home in the Crawley area which is opening for children who have learning disabilities.
It’s an exciting time to join us.
At Keys we believe that every child should have an adult in their lives who believes in them. We provide therapeutic care & education to children and young people with a range of needs.
Our Purpose is to build lives filled with, adventure, safety and trust
As a Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of our welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team, being part of a region of children’s homes, with the backing of a growing, national organisation, where you will be actively encouraged to be creative and bring your own unique skills and have the opportunity to influence change.
You will be supported to gain level 5 qualifications, to grow and develop into future leaders and to take on additional responsibilities which will give you the confidence to step up to manage the home when needed.
We want every member of out team to feel supported to be the best versions of themselves-when our people thrive, so do the children in our care and as a Deputy Manager you will be at the heart of everything we do. Our support includes access to specialist clinical advisors who will support you to achieve positive outcomes for our young people working together to deliver high quality, child centred support.
We have also developed our own therapeutic model of care called Keys Connect. As a member of the region’s leadership team, you’ll play an active role in shaping and evolving this approach.
If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive then this is the job for you !!
What do you need?
- A minimum of 2 years’ management experience working within a Residential Children's home as a Senior, Team Leader or Deputy.
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 or above in children's residential workforce
- Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
- Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic.
- A strong people manager with a hands on approach.
- Experience of budgets and rotas.
- Full driving licence is essential.
- You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
Join us as a Deputy Manager and you will receive:
- Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
- Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
- Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
- Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
- Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same
- Supportive Management - regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group
- Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard as part of our regional management team
- Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities and extra pay
- Paid Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career
- Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
- Amazing Discount Schemes - Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card
- NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
- Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
- Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special
- Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
Free Enhanced DBS Check
Apply today and we will contact you to discuss ASAP.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
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