Package Description

Deputy Home Manager – Residential Care for Young People

Position Based at are centre in Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13
Salary £14.60 - £15.20 per hour // £29,608 - £30,825 per annum

Assigned shift structure 39 hours per week (including overnights) £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, additional earnings from £3,000 to £6,000 per annum)

  Important Requirements – Please Read Before Applying

✅NVQ/QCF Level 3 or higher in Childcare or Young People (Please clearly state this on your CV)

✅ A full, valid UK driver’s licence is required

✅ Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to work with vulnerable children

✅ Experience preferred in Senior Level child or health care, with a focus on working with vulnerable children.

⚠️ Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered

Are you a Deputy Manager or Senior role ready for your next career challenge? 

About the Role:
 Are you a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager with a passion for supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviors? We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic Deputy Manager to join our Children’s Residential Services team. In this role, you will work closely with the Home Manager and wider team to provide exceptional care and support for young people with a range of behavioral challenges.

You will play a pivotal role in creating a safe and nurturing environment, where children can thrive and work toward positive outcomes. Your expertise will help guide and support staff in managing difficult situations, promoting positive behaviors, and fostering personal growth for each young person in our care.

 About You:

• Previous experience working as a Deputy Manager or in a senior role within a residential setting for children and young people.
• Strong experience and understanding of working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors, including those with trauma histories.
• In-depth knowledge of behavioral management strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• A compassionate and patient approach to care, with a commitment to supporting children to achieve positive outcomes.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare).
• A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection, and relevant legislation. 

Why Join Keys Group:

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

Funded Qualifications: We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening 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 Blue Light Card

NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.

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

Requirements:

• Proven experience within a Residential Children’s Home, ideally at Senior or Deputy Manager level, with a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young people in care.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children’s Childcare or Young People (Please note we cannot accept Level 3 Health and Social care for this role)
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and best practice standards.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets, creating rotas, and overseeing operational processes.
• A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel as needed.

Keys Group proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to apply click apply today or have any questions about the role, please contact me. Email:
lewis.windsor-gault@keys-group.co.uk

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