Deputy Children's Home Manager

Keys; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Real Living Wage

Sleep-in payments

Training & qualifications support

Free enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Keys Group is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a children and young people home in St Albans. You will join a supportive leadership team, oversee day-to-day care for up to four young people, and work toward Level 5 qualifications while helping shape the Keys Connect model.

The role offers a clear progression path, sleep-in payments, and comprehensive staff development within a national organisation.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a Residential Children’s home at Senior or 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.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 4 young people with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.
• Be part of the regional leadership team and influence service development.
• Lead on implementing Keys Connect therapeutic model of care.

Skills

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Budgets

Rotas

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Deputy Manager - Children and Young people

Location: St Albans

Salary: From £35,388 rising to £37,398 per annum, depending on experience and level 5 qualification, plus additional sleep in payments

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

Hours: 39 hours working a mix of long days and admin days plus occasional sleep in

Make Every Day EPIC with Keys !

Our home is a very nurturing, fun and active environment, where we support up to 4 young people who have emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties, helping them to come to terms with their past and preparing them for their future.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Deputy Children's Home Manager

• Salary From £35,388 - £376,605 per annum DOE PLUS an additional £62.64 for sleep in