Deputy manager - children and young people

Keys Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for children with learning and physical disabilities in the Southampton area. This role involves supporting a regional leadership team, promoting independence for children aged 8-18, and requires experience and qualifications in child care. The position offers competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive management structure.

Benefits

Career Progression

Competitive Salary

Paid Training

Annual Leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home, at Senior or Deputy level.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the regional leadership team for children’s homes.
• Support the organisation’s language of care and positive behaviour support.
• Promote independence and dignity among the young people.

Skills

Experience working in a Residential Children’s home

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding

Experience with budgets and rotas

Leadership and communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the regional leadership team for a group of nine children’s homes, with backing from a growing national organisation. You will be encouraged to be creative, bring your own skills, and influence change.
• Be supported to gain Level 5 qualifications and develop into future leaders; take on additional responsibilities that give you the confidence to step up to manage the home when needed.
• Support the organisation’s language of care, positive behaviour support, and reducing restrictive practice. As a member of the region’s leadership team, you’ll help shape and evolve this approach.
• Support a mix of boys and girls aged 8–18, promote independence and dignity, and ensure the voices of the young people are valued and respected regardless of their method of communication.
• Work to ensure the team feels supported to be the best version of themselves, contributing to the overall success of the children in our care.

What we offer

• Career Progression: clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive Salary: Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: recognise qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family Support: enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job: full of variety and enjoyment; no two days are the same.
• Supportive Management: regular supervisions and appraisals.
• Regular Team Meetings: contribute ideas toward service progression and be part of the regional management team.
• Funded Qualifications: support to obtain a range of QCFs, opening up further career opportunities and extra pay.
• Paid Training: paid training to level up your career.
• Full Induction Program: comprehensive introductory training.
• Amazing Discount Schemes: access discounts via the Hapi App & Blue Light Card.
• NEST Pension Scheme: secure your future with our pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: access through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Referral Scheme: refer a friend and share a £500 referral bonus.
• Circle App: internal communications platform.
• Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Real progression opportunities.
• Discounts: Circle and Blue Light Card benefits for high street discounts, days out, gifts, holidays, and car purchases.

Requirements

• 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.