Deputy Manager - Wigan

Keys Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing care services in Wigan is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for their Children's home. The role involves delivering quality care, leading a supportive team, and managing daily operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a residential setting and an NVQ Level 4 in management or childcare. Competitive salary and benefits including fully funded training are offered.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Great employee benefits program

Life assurance

Free meals

Enhanced starting leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Residential Children's home.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 4 in Management or Childcare.
• Experience with budgets and rotas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care services and manage daily operations.
• Lead a caring team and provide therapeutic support.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organizing work patterns.

Skills

Experience in Residential Children's home

People management

Proactive and enthusiastic

Knowledge of Ofsted legislation

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Management or Childcare

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Are you looking to grow your career with a leading Company in a position where you will be valued and supported?

Then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy therapeutic Manager to join our Children's home in the Wigan area.

Why choose Keys Group for your career?

Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.

As well as competitive pay and in-house professional support, we provide and fully fund the necessary training for you to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.

Join us as a Deputy Manager and you will receive;

• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications to level 5
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals
• A great employee Benefits programme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
• 28 days annual leave minimum including Bank holiday entitlement.

More about the role

• You will be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a Service Manager and Registered Manager.
• You will be responsible for delivery of quality care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home and all day to day management matters.
• Leading your team along with other professionals, you will provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child focused on obtaining the best outcomes.
• You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
• Responsible for supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care focussed training and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a Residential Childrens home.
• NVQ Level 4 in Management or Childcare or willing to work towards.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic.
• A strong people manager with a hands on approach.
• Experience of budgets and rotas.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins

Apply today and tell us what makes you a great fit.

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 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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