Trainee Manager - Children's Residential Homes
Keys Group
Location: Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire
Salary: £32,000 per year
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Posted: 3 hours ago
Are you already a Children's Deputy Manager with ambition to progress into a management role or develop your skills? Then why not unlock your career with Keys Group?
At Keys Group, we are developing a new Leadership Academy to grow and support current and future leaders as part of our commitment to Investors in People. Keys Group brings together 6 of the UK's leading specialist providers across 4 key divisions: Adults, Children, Education and Health. Our family of brands – Accomplish, Keys Children, Peak. ALFA, Mable Therapy and ADHD 360 – work together to deliver high quality, person centred support.
As a Trainee Manager you will be enrolled onto a 12-month programme designed for individuals with Children\'s Home experience and qualifications who are ambitious to move into a management role. You will be an integral part of our leadership team, working closely with our knowledgeable Managers across our EBD Children\'s Homes. You will gain practical leadership experience and be given one-to-one support through coaching and mentoring alongside an accredited leadership programme which includes face to face workshops, training and development covering all areas of responsibility, from recruitment and retention to behaviours and culture. On completion of the 12 month course, you will be able to move into a Service Manager position or continue as a Deputy Manager in one of our Children\'s homes working a shift pattern where you will continue to gain Level 5 qualification.
What You\'ll Gain:
* Leadership training relevant to Level 5 qualification curriculum
* Enhanced knowledge, confidence and skills
* Clear career progression through defined leadership pathways
* Personal mentor and coaching support from existing experienced Managers
* Work-based learning in real Children\'s Home settings
* Access to additional mandatory and essential manager training
* Opportunity to progress to Service Manager at 1 of our Children\'s Homes
If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive then this is the job for you!
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 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.
* Investors in People Gold level accreditation.
Requirements
* Passionate and motivated to achieve positive outcomes for our children and young people.
* 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.
* Committed to learning and development, ambition to lead.
* A full UK driving licence.
Apply today and shape your future. Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
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