Registered Children's Manager

Package Description

Children's Home Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus + On-call payments

At Keys Group, we don’t just manage homes, we champion futures. We’re looking for a passionate and committed Registered Manager to lead our vibrant 4-bed EBD home in Sudbury. This is your chance to build on that success and create a space where children and staff truly flourish.

Your Role as a Registered Manager:

You are more than a manager. You are a leader, an advocate, and a driving force for positive change. Your role is vital in shaping lives of both the young people in our care and the team around you.

Lead with vision, compassion and integrity, ensuring children receive outstanding care, support and guidance tailored to their individual needs.
Be the voice and advocate for both your team and the children, creating a home where safety, respect and aspirations thrive.
Empower your team to deliver therapeutic, child-centred care that leads to real, lasting outcomes.
Build a home culture that is warm, inclusive, and resilient, where young people feel safe, valued and inspired.
Oversee all operational aspects, including safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and team development.
Mentor and develop staff, cultivating future leaders through coaching, supervision and training (including QCF Level 3 facilitation).
Lead service development, budget management and continuous improvement across all areas of home performance.

Requirement

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a similar environment at a Senior level.
Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples workforce.
Achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young Peoples management qualification).
Strong knowledge of legislation and safeguarding procedures such as The Children Act 1989, Childrens home regulations.
Experience of budgets and financial management.
Fully committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
Full driving licence is essential.
Ability to work flexibly and carry out on-call duties.

Benefits:

Bonus Scheme - 21% of your annual salary
Welcome Bonus- £5,000
On-Call Payments- £30 per night
Annual Leave - 32 days inclusive of bank holidays
Career Progression – We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organisation
DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
Ongoing Training and Development – Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
Pension Scheme – start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
EPIC Awards –All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card and out HAPI app, save up to 50% with certain retailers

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,.

Please contact charlotte.hale@keys-group.co.uk to find out more.

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