At the Key Health, we pride ourselves on the relationships we have built with our clients, with the aim of supporting them with their needs in timely and professional manner. We are looking to recruit experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager across the Westcliff-on-Sea area. This is a permanent role. About the Role: The Deputy Manager is responsible for the effective day to day running of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager. Specifically, your responsibilities will be: * To co-ordinate and oversee the provision of all aspects of the young people’s individual placement plans; care, education, therapeutic Input, and assessment * The day-to-day administration of the home particularly in terms of meeting legislative and business requirements * To provide leadership, guidance, and management * Ensure that a model of supervision is offered to all staff * Ensuring that the home is meeting Ofsted requirements You’ll be an experienced leader and motivator of staff and you must have worked in a Children’s Home before supporting young people who have experienced childhood trauma Who are we looking for? * Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (We do not offer sponsorship) * Ability to provide 2 references (one from current or most recent employer) * 2 years working in a residential children’s service with at least 1-year supervisory experience working at a senior level * Knowledge and understanding of theChildren’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 * Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent (Essential) * Willingness to undertake L5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare * When it comes to caring for our young people, only the best will do. We want friendly and responsible individuals who have a passion for caring and making a difference to young lives * We are looking for someone who shares our vision and values and who can provide a safe and nurturing home for our young people. You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and able to use your own initiative * You will ideally understand some of the challenges that you could be faced with as it can be a challenging yet rewarding role * We need someone who can be a role model, work well within a team, has great communication skills, is willing to go the extra mile and be prepared for the varying difficulties the role may present * Enhanced DBS that is on the update service (Desirable) Why join us? We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly specialist environment and be part of a real integrated and inclusive multidisciplinary team who work hard to support each other whilst delivering personalised care, therapy, and education to enrich the lives of our young people. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. * Salary from £31,669 * Additional sleep-in allowance * Enhanced night waking rates (where applicable) * 25 days annual leave * Contributory Pension * Extensive Induction and Training Programme Next steps: Apply and start your journey