Package Description
JOB ROLE: Deputy Manager - Supported Accommodation
LOCATION: Darlington
SALARY: £15.45 - £16.05 * per hour + £62.64 per sleep-in.
Level 5 Qualified Salary: £15.95 – £16.55* per hour
HOURS: 40 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Driving License - essential.
About Us:
Keys Group are one of the largest providers of Adult and Residential Childcare in the UK, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Darlington to oversee and develop our Supported Accommodation services.
As a Deputy Manager, you will manage a staff team that provide support to young people aged 16-21 years who are leaving care and living in the community within their own accommodation.
Duties will include:
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Assist the Care Manager in overseeing daily operations of the care home, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
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Supervise and support care staff, fostering a positive team environment with strong leadership.
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Contribute to the development and review of personalised care plans tailored to individual needs.
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Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures.
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Support staff training programmes to maintain high standards of care and professional development.
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Liaise effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
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Assist with audits, documentation, and reporting required for regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
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Previous management or supervisory experience within a care setting is essential.
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Knowledge of care planning processes and medication administration protocols.
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Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise staff effectively.
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Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and compliance documentation.
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Compassionate approach with a genuine commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life.
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Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent are desirable.
Why join us:
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Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
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DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
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Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
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Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
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Blue Light Card - at High Street 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
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Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
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Care First - We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
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Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
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NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
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Long Service Awards - It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
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Cycle to Work Scheme - You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
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Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
About Keys Group
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please
Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21
