Deputy manager - children's home

From £31,636 to £32,853 (£15.60 - £16.20 per hour) p/a plus additional payment for sleep in

Working Hours:

39

Location:

Wisbech

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Cambridgeshire

Business Area:

Children's Residential

Package Description

Interim Deputy Home Manager – Children and Young people

12 month maternity cover contract

Location: Wisbech

Salary: From £31,636 per annum plus sleeps

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential in this role.

Hours: full time working long day shifts and occasional sleep in

Full UK Driving Licence is required

Make Every Day EPIC with Keys Group!

Are you already a Deputy manager or a Senior looking for your next move?

As a Deputy Manager, you will be an integral part of our welcoming and knowledgeable leadership team, being part of a region of 8 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 tolanguage 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.

If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive then this is the job for you !!

Not convinced yet?

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 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

Requirements

• 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families through our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.