Deputy Manager, Children's Home (Learning Disabilities)

Keys Childcare; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Childcare operates a residential children’s home in the Crawley area, opening for children with learning disabilities. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join our welcoming leadership team and help deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

You will have at least 2 years' management experience in a residential setting, NVQ Level 3 or above, and a full UK driving licence. You will support budgets, rotas and flexible sleep-ins while helping to shape Keys Connect and future

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a Residential Children’s home.
• NVQ Level 3 or above in children's residential workforce is essential.
• Experience with safeguarding and Ofsted-style requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential home as part of a welcoming leadership team.
• Oversee budgets and rotas with a hands-on leadership style.
• Support development to future leaders and drive positive outcomes for children.
• Be flexible with shifts and sleep-ins as required.

Skills

2 years management experience

Strong people manager

Highly driven proactive enthusiastic

Flexibility for shifts sleep-ins

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in children's residential workforce

Minimum Level 3 qualification

Job description

Keys Childcare operates a residential children’s home in the Crawley area, opening for children with learning disabilities. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join our welcoming leadership team and help deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

You will have at least 2 years' management experience in a residential setting, NVQ Level 3 or above, and a full UK driving licence. You will support budgets, rotas and flexible sleep-ins while helping to shape Keys Connect and future