Deputy Manager

Package Description

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

Do you share our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring?

Then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group and have an EPIC 2024. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our Children's home in Cardiff.

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.

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
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals
• A great employee Benefits programme
• NEST Pension Scheme
• 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 Childrens residential care.
• NVQ Level 4 in Management or Young People or above
• 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 rota’s.
• 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.

Why join us: 

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year 

• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals 

• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone 

• NEST Pension Scheme 

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay 

• Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities 

• Staff Referral Scheme – earn up to a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team at accomplish 

• Induction- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training 

• Enhanced Pay Scales: Be recognised and paid for both qualifications and experience 

• Discounts at Highstreet 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 

Keys Group’s EPIC values are simple, clear and powerful. 

Excellence – Accountable and intent to achieve the best in all that we do. Challenging ourselves to the highest standard of learning, development and performance. 

Passion – Committed and ambitious in heart and mind. Delivering the best outcomes for the people we support. 

Integrity – Working honestly and transparently. Sharing our results and learnings. 

Caring – Showing compassion and empathy. Placing the people we support at the center of all we do and taking their feelings and wishes into account. 

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