Deputy Manager - Children's home

Keys Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Enhanced pay scales

Family support: enhanced maternity/pat

Funded qualifications

Paid training

Annual leave: 28 days

NEST pension

Job summary

Keys Group is opening a new 2-bed residential home in Grimsby for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The Deputy Manager will join a regional leadership team, supported to develop into future leaders and gain Level 5 qualifications.

You’ll influence the care approach, contribute to the safeguarding framework, and help drive a person-centred, therapeutic model of care across the service.

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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in leading the residential team.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Participate in supervision and appraisals.
• Oversee rotas and budget management as required.
• Promote a therapeutic model of care and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Budget management

Rota management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People

Job description

We have a new 2 bed mixed gender home opening in Grimsby for children and young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties and are looking for a qualified Childrens home Deputy manager to join our expanding team. 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're committed to language that cares, to reducing restraint and to delivering a therapeutic model of care we've developed ourselves. As a member of the region's leadership team, you'll play an active role in shaping and evolving this approach. 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.

• 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.
  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,
• Salary From, £33,360 rising to £35,577 DOE and qualifications (£16.45 - £17.55 per hour) p/a plus additional payment for sleep in