At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a therapeutic children's home and develop a high-performing care team.
- Company: Join Keys Group, a supportive and innovative care provider.
- Benefits: Up to £50,000 salary, 32 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression, wellbeing support, and exciting employee rewards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 2 years' supervisory experience and Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 44867 - 54837 £ per year.
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract Type: Full Time
Working Hours: 39
Salary: up to £50,000 (+£5k Welcome Bonus)
Ofsted: "Good"
Keys are recruiting for an exciting opportunity in Shrewsbury. This home would be ideal for a Deputy Manager looking for their first Registration. You'll be supported by your Regional Manager and a regional clinical team that operates under a trauma-informed model of care. You'll be supported by your own Psychologist and Therapist specific to your home and region.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading a therapeutic & trauma informed children's home.
- Building and developing a high-performing care team.
- Delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
- Driving excellence in safeguarding, quality and compliance.
- Creating a positive, child-centred and inclusive culture.
- Managing operational performance, budgets and service development.
- Coaching and developing future leaders within the team.
- Working closely with central teams such as Clinical and Specialist Advisors.
What you'll bring to the role:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a supervisory role within Children's Residential.
- Achieved or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young Peoples management qualification).
- Experience working with trauma within Children and Young People.
- Strong knowledge of legislation and safeguarding procedures such as The Children Act 1989, Children's home regulations.
- Experience of budgets and financial management.
- Full driving licence is essential.
What's in it for you?
- Salary - up to £50,000.
- Clinical & Specialist Advice - Your home will have an assigned team of Clinical and Specialist Advisors who are dedicated to your region.
- Annual Leave - 32 days inclusive of bank holidays.
- Career Progression - We have a whole world of opportunities within the group.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity - When you want to start or grow your own family and feel financially secure.
- Festive Gift - Our way of saying "Thank you!" for your hard work at Christmas.
- Life Assurance - Worth x2 your annual salary.
- DBS Check - we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals.
- Ongoing Training and Development - Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team.
- Pension Scheme - start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement.
- Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
- EPIC Awards - Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer.
- Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car - available via a Blue Light card.
Applications are welcome from: Deputy Managers, Trainee Managers, Registered Managers.
Registered Manager- Children's Residential in Shrewsbury employer: Keys Children
At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the role of Deputy Manager in our Sudbury children's home. Our supportive work culture fosters creativity and personal growth, with clear career progression paths and fully funded qualifications to help you advance. With competitive salaries, enhanced pay scales, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children we care for.
