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JOB ROLE
Deputy Care Home Manager – Residential Care for Young People
"Supporting the child's emotional wellbeing and helping them to achieve their potential"
LOCATION
Please note, you are required to hold a Full UK Driving Licence as this role is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY3)
SALARY
£14.60 - £15.20* per hour
HOURS
39 per week
Shift Structure
39 hours per week (including overnights)
£62.64 per sleep‑in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, additional earnings from £3,000 to £6,000 per annum)
Important Requirements – Please Read Before Applying – Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 or higher in Childcare or Young People (Please clearly state this on your CV)
* A full, valid UK driver licence is required
* Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to work with vulnerable children
* Experience preferred in Senior Level child or health care, with a focus on working with vulnerable children.
About the Role
Are you a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager with a passion for supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours? We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic Deputy Manager to join our Children's Residential Services team. In this role, you will work closely with the Home Manager and wider team to provide exceptional care and support for young people with a range of behavioural challenges.
You will play a pivotal role in creating a safe and nurturing environment, where children can thrive and work toward positive outcomes. Your expertise will help guide and support staff in managing difficult situations, promoting positive behaviours, and fostering personal growth for each young person in our care.
About You
* Previous experience working as a Deputy Manager or in a Senior role within a residential setting for children and young people.
* Strong experience and understanding of working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors, including those with trauma histories.
* In-depth knowledge of behavioral management strategies and therapeutic interventions.
* A compassionate and patient approach to care, with a commitment to supporting children to achieve positive outcomes.
* Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team.
* A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare).
* A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection, and relevant legislation.
Why join us
* Annual Leave – Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
* DBS Check Paid – Your enhanced DBS check is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
* Qualifications & Career Development – Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
* Circle – Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
* Amazing Discount Scheme – at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee.
* NEST Pension Scheme – Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
* Fair & Competitive Pay – At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
* £500 Referral Bonus – Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
* Full Induction & Introductory Programme – Begin your journey with a paid‑for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
Requirements
* Proven experience within a Residential Children's Home, ideally at Senior or Deputy Manager level, with a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young people in care.
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children's Childcare or Young People (Please note we cannot accept Level 3 Health and Social care for this role)
* In‑depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and best practice standards.
* Demonstrable experience in managing budgets, creating rotas, and overseeing operational processes.
* A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel as needed.
About Keys Group
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children's homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence‑building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career – No agencies please
Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21
*Dependent on qualifications
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