Deputy Intensive Children's Home Manager

Keys Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's care organization in Worthing is seeking a Deputy Intensive Children's Home Manager to provide therapeutic support to children aged 5 to 12 with emotional and behavioral challenges. This role involves managing a small team, overseeing activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in residential settings and relevant qualifications. Competitive compensation package, including additional payments for sleep-in shifts, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression Opportunities

Enhanced Company Pay

Family Support

Paid Training

Annual Leave

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Residential Children’s home as a Senior or Deputy.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5-12 with emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Drive activities and motivate team involvement.
• Supervise staff alongside a 2nd Deputy and Registered Manager.

Skills

2 years’ experience in a Residential 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 Intensive Children's Home Manager

Package Description

Deputy intensive Children's Home Manager

Location: Worthing

Salary: From £33,664 per annum plus additional sleep in payments

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

Hours: 39 hours working a mix of long days and admin days plus occasional sleep in. Regional on call rota once every 3 months

Make Every Day EPIC with Keys Group!

Are you already a Deputy Children's home Manager or a Senior looking for your next move?

Our home offersintensive therapeutic support to younger children aged 5 - 12 on admission, with the aim of reunification into fostering or back into the family home. We can support up to 5 children,who have emotional and behavioural disorders and mild learning disabilities,helpingthemto come to terms with their past and preparing them for their future. You will drive activities like cinema, fishing, ice skating, climbing, dog walks and organise events motivating everyone to get involved.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be anintegral part of ourestablished, inclusive team working alongside a 2nd Deputy manager and experienced Registered Manager and attending regional managers meetings. You will be part of a region of 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 with ongoing training to management level and to take on additional responsibilitiessuch as Reg 44, Quality, Ofsted inspections, referrals and transition plans, which will give you the confidence to step up to manage the home when needed.

We want every member of our 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. Our support includes access to specialist clinical consultswho will support you to achieve positive outcomes for our young people working together to deliver high quality, child centred support.

We have also developed our owntherapeutic model of care called Keys Connect.As a member of the region’s leadership team, you’ll play an active role in shaping and evolving this approach.

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 have an EPIC 2026

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 From £33,664 per annum PLUS an additional £62.64 for sleep in