Deputy Children's Home Manager - Shrewsbury

JOB ROLE: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

LOCATION: Roles available in SY1, SY3 & SY5.

SALARY: £15.45 - £16.05 per hour - L5 QUALIFIED SALARY: £15.95 - £16.55 per hour

HOURS: Full-time, 39 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Manual Driving License with access to a vehicle - essential.

About Keys Group: Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. 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 a Deputy Manager: Reporting to the Registered Manager, you play an integral part of our warm and knowledgeable team. You will play an active role in creating a welcoming, structured & safe home for our Children. You will lead by example to set clear expectations across the team - whether this is embedding solid practices or interacting in our favourite hobbies - as a Deputy Manager, you will be at the heart of everything we do. We want every member of our team to feel supported to be the best versions of themselves - when our team thrive, so do the children in our care.

Deputy Manager responsibilities include:

• Support the Registered Manager in the overall management of the facility, including staff management, care, and administrative tasks.
• Contribute and implement care plans, participate in reviews and other meetings as required and ensure documentation is up to date/changed when appropriate.
• Ensure day-to-day management, monitoring and supervision of staff is facilitated.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of care staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Oversee the assessment, care planning, and implementation of care plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs and preferences are met.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including resident files, staff rosters, and financial documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies, promoting a safe and supportive environment for residents and staff.
• Participate in regular meetings and training sessions, contributing to the continuous professional development of the team.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who has:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the healthcare or social care sector.
• A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• A compassionate and caring attitude towards residents, families, and colleagues.
• IT proficiency, including experience with care management systems.

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.
• 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.
• Blue Light Card - 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.
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First - We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• 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.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards - It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys Group: Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across 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. Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.