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

FTC maternity cover

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 on a fixed term contract and bring a new dynamic to the home. 

It’s an exciting time to join us.

At Keys Group 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.

Children come to live with us for a variety of reasons but all of them need a caring, nurturing environment and to feel wanted. Our role is to create a safe environment mixed with fun and laughter, days out to theme parks, sports and outdoor activities.

Our Purpose is to build lives filled with, adventure, safety and trust

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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Keys Group