Deputy Manager - Children's Home

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Package Description

Deputy Home Manager - Children and Young people with Learning and physical Disabilities

Location:
Woolston, Southampton area

Salary: £33,664 plus an additional £62.64 per 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?

As a Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of our welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team
, being part of a region of 9 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're committed to language that cares, positive behaviour support and reducing restrictive practice. As a member of the region's leadership team, you'll play an active role in shaping and evolving this approach.

We have a mix of boys and girls, aged 8 - 18 and promote independence and dignity, providing a place where our young peoples voices are valued and respected whatever their methods of communication.

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
• Real progression opportunities
• Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Cirlce & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car

Requirements

• 2 years' experience working within a Residential Children's home either as a Senior or at Deputy level.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with budgets and rotas
• A full UK driving licence

Keys Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families through our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

KGDM