Deputy Manager

Package Description

Children’s Residential Deputy Manager

Wolverhampton

£29,600-£30,800 + additional £3200- £6500 per year for sleep in’s 

08:00- 22:00 39hrs a week 

Working 2 on 4 off shift pattern 

Full UK Driving Licence is required

Make Every Day Extraordinary with Keys Group!

At Keys Group, we’re here to transform lives. Our mission? To make every day extraordinary for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. We provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes where young people can grow and thrive to reach their full potential. 

As Deputy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all—leading by example, mentoring your team, and ensuring every child in our care gets the support and structure they need to reach their full potential.

Why Join Keys Group?

• 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
• 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.
• Free Meals – Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift
  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
• Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
  Free Enhanced DBS Check

What you’ll do:

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people. You’ll be a key leader, role model, and mentor, helping staff grow and ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and empowered.

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver therapeutic, high-quality care.
• Be a positive role model for staff and children alike.
• Manage rotas, budgets, and ensure we meet Ofsted standards.
• Create a home environment where young people feel safe, supported, and valued.

Requirements

• 3 + years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home.
• NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People 
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with budgets and rotas
• A full UK driving licence

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.

Keys Group proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training. Eligible current or former service personnel will receive a guaranteed interview—just ensure your military experience is detailed on your CV.

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