Registered Children's Manager
Package Description
Job Title: Children’s Home Manager (LD)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £50,000 (+ £5k Welcome Bonus)
Annual Bonus: 21% of your Annual Salary
OTE: Up to £65,000 in your first year
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead our "Outstanding" rated home in Nottingham. The home currently supports 3 Children and Young People (CYP), aged 8-17 years old, with diverse needs including Learning Disabilities (LD), ASD, Blindness, and Non-verbal communication. All children attend a special educational needs (SEN) school.
You’ll manage a 4-bed home with a staff team of 15, including night staff, and work alongside a Deputy Manager and 3 Seniors to deliver outstanding care. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and a highly consistent team with extensive experience.
You will have the opportunity to develop and embed clinical support, working closely with psychologists and therapists to implement trauma-informed practices and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support).
Your Role as a Registered Manager:
Lead with Vision and Integrity: Ensure children receive personalised care that supports their individual needs, fostering an environment where safety, respect, and aspiration are the focus.
Advocate for Children and Staff: Act as a voice for both the children and your team, ensuring a home environment that promotes safety, respect, and opportunity.
Empower Your Team: Lead your team to deliver therapeutic, child-centred care while mentoring and supporting staff development through coaching, supervision, and training (including QCF Level 3 facilitation).
Maintain Excellence: Ensure the home maintains its "Outstanding" Ofsted rating while focusing on continuous improvement.
Drive Child-Centred Practice: Promote and embed child-centred care and communicate effectively with families and professionals.
Oversee Operations: Manage the home’s operational aspects, including safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and team development.
Commercial Development: Cultivate and maintain relationships with commissioners and social workers, ensuring the home’s sustainability in a commercially challenging space.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience: You will ideally have previously been a Registered Manager with a background in Learning Disabilities and experience of managing complex needs such as ASD
Qualifications:
Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce
Achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People’s Management qualification).
Strong Knowledge of Legislation: Understanding of The Children Act 1989, Children’s Home Regulations, and Ofsted Standards.
Budget and Financial Management: Experience of managing budgets and financial processes.
Full Driving Licence: Essential.
Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly and carry out on-call duties as needed.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary: Up to £50,000.
Bonus Scheme: 21% of your annual salary.
Clinical Support: Dedicated clinical team to help embed trauma-informed and PBS practices.
Annual Leave: 32 days, inclusive of bank holidays.
Career Progression: Opportunities to grow within the organisation as many of our managers have moved into senior leadership roles.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity: Financial support when starting or growing your family.
Festive Gift: A token of appreciation for your hard work at Christmas.
Life Assurance: Worth x2 your annual salary.
DBS Check: We cover the cost of your DBS check and renewals.
Ongoing Training and Development: Supported by our award-winning Learning and Development Team.
Pension Scheme: A robust pension scheme to support your future.
Wellbeing Support: Access to advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program.
Staff Referral Scheme: Earn up to £500 for referring a friend to join Keys Group.
EPIC Awards: Recognition of employees who embody our values, with monthly awards and exciting prizes.
Discounts: Access discounts at high street retailers, holidays, gifts, and even car purchases through our Blue Light card.