Package Description

Deputy Home Manager – Children and Young people Learning Disabilities

Location: Hayling Island

Salary: £33,664  plus an additional £62.64 per sleep in

Hours: full time working long day shifts and occasional sleep in

Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role.

Make Every Day EPIC with Keys Group!

Are you already a Deputy manager or a Senior looking for your next move?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our NEW children's home in Hayling Island, caring for children and young people who have learning disabilities, complex needs and Autism.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of our welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team, being part of a region of 14 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.

Keys Group brings together 6 of the UK's leading specialist providers across 4 key divisions; Adults, Children, Education and Health. Our family of brands - Accomplish, Keys Children, Peak. ALFA, Mable Therapy and ADHD 360 - work together to deliver high quality, person centred support, giving you access to specialist clinical advisors who will support you to achieve positive outcomes for our young people..

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.  

If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive then this is the job for you !!

 Not convinced yet?

What else do we offer?

• 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

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a Residential Children's home or adults supported living, learning disabilities and Autism.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young people or health and social care level 5
• 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.

Apply today and we will contact you to discuss ASAP.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

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.

KGDM

Keys Group