Job Description

Deputy Manager - Children's Home

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Package Description

Job Title:

Deputy Home Manager - Children Residential

Location:

Stevenage

Salary:

33,664 - 34,881 per annum DOE PLUS additional 3,000-6,000 per year for sleep-ins


Full time working shifts


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 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

Requirements

2 + years' experience working within a Residential Children's home as a Senior or Deputy NVQ Level 3 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,


KGIND

Salary

From 33,665 - 34,881 per annum DOE PLUS additional sleep in rate
Hourly

Job Reference

Keysgroup/TP/144328/4465

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

No Expiry Date

Job Category

Care and Support

Business Unit

Children's Residential

Location

Stevenage, United Kingdom
10 September, 2025