Job Description

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.