Children's Home Manager

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Package Description

Children's Home Manager

Location: Shrewsbury

Salary: £50,000 (£5k Welcome Bonus)

Bonus: 21% Annual Bonus + On-call payments

Role Overview : Key's Group are looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead the team at our 4 bed house in Shrewsbury.

Our home has 3 young people living there, the main house is made up of 3 bedrooms and our higher intensity annex has 1 bedroom with 2:1 care. The home was recently inspected by Ofsted in January 2025, receiving a "Good" judgement (Well done to the team!). There is currently a Deputy Manager in place and ready to support the new Registered Manager upon their start date.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be accountable for delivering high quality care within the home, ensuring the care and progress children make is outstanding.
• You will be responsible for delivery of quality care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home and all day to day management matters.
• Leading your team along with other professionals, you will provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child focused on obtaining the best outcomes.
• You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
• Responsible for mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care focussed training to QCF level 3, performance reviews and appraisals
• Service development, budget and financial performance of the home.
• The protection, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our children and young people.

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.

Why join Keys Group as a Service Manager?

• Salary - up to £50,000
• Bonus Scheme - 21% of your annual salary
• Welcome Bonus- £5,000
• Clinical & Specialist Advice- Your home will have an assigned team of Clinical and Specialist Advisors who are dedicated to your region
• Annual Leave - 32 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Career Progression- We have a whole world of opportunities within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into senior leaders within our organisation
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity- When you want to start or grow your own family and feel financially secure
• Festive Gift- Our way of saying "Thank you!" for your hard work at Christmas
• Life Assurance- Worth x2 your annual salary
• 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

Applications are welcome from:

Acting Manager, Registered Manager, Ofsted Registered Manager, Children's Home Manager, Trainee Manager. Residential Manager, Service Manager