Deputy Manager - Children's home

Keys Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support young people in their growth and creativity. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Residential Children's home and hold an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People. This role involves creative collaboration with management and other teams to shape care practices, with strong emphasis on providing a nurturing environment. Competitive salaries and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive Salary

Enhanced pay scales

Paid training

Employee assistance program

28 days of annual leave

Free Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Residential Children's home.
• Level 3 qualification in Children's residential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in embracing their uniqueness.
• Work closely with a Manager to influence change.
• Encourage creativity and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Experience within a children's home

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Experience with budgets and rotas

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Deputy Home Manager – Children and Young people

Location: fleet Marston, Aylesbury

Salary:£33,664 rising to £34,881 per annum plus occasional sleep in payments.

Working a combination of shifts including lates, admin days and some sleep ins as needed

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

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's residential and experience within a Children's home environment is essential

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 at our Ofsted rated GOODhome, you will be an integral part of our family team, supporting 3 young people, giving them a voice, enabling them to embrace their uniqueness and experience new opportunities together. You will be actively encouraged to be creative and have the opportunity to influence change, working closely with a Manager and regional team

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 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

Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss further.

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.

• Salary Starting from £23,664 per annum plus sleep in £62.64 each