Deputy Children's Home Manager - EBD

Keys Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Enhanced Pay Scales

Family Support: enhanced maternity/pat

Regular supervisions & appraisals

Funded Qualifications: QCFs

Paid Training

Full Induction Program

Nest Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Staff Referral Scheme: £500

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for a busy regional children’s home in the UK. You will support the leadership team in delivering high-quality, child-centered care within a supportive, growing national organisation.

Training and progression opportunities, including Level 5 qualifications, are available. You will lead a small team, manage safeguarding and Ofsted-related processes, and contribute to developing a therapeutic model of care.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working within 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

Skills

Residential experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Budgets & rotas

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Our home is a very busy and active environment, supporting up to 5 vulnerable teenagers who have emotional and behavioural diffidculties, 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. 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. 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.

• 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
• 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