Package Description

Children’s Home Manager

Job Role: Registered Manager – EBD Children’s Home

Salary: up to £48,000

Bonuses: £5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus

Location: Ford, Shrewsbury

*Deputy Managers encouraged to apply, this is the ideal opportunity to step into a registered role*

Role Overview:

Keys Group are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children’s Home Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD children’s home in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager with a passion for supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioral needs, and the ability to maintain high standards of care and therapeutic support.

About the Children’s Home:

Our 3-bed EBD home in Shrewsbury provides care for three young people aged between 15 and 17. These children have strong independence plans in place, with long-term placements that focus on developing self-sufficiency and strong relationships. The home has been maintaining a “Good” rating for three consecutive years and is progressing toward a more therapeutic approach. The children enjoy activities like football, interacting with animals (including birds and fish), and taking part in regular holidays and outings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational management of the 3-bed children’s home, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people.
• Provide leadership and supervision to a dedicated team of care staff
• Develop and implement individualized care and independence plans, ensuring each child receives the appropriate support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the children, staff, and external partners, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and achieve high ratings from Ofsted (maintaining the “Good” rating).
• Manage referrals, liaise with local authorities, and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Service development, budget and financial performance of the home.
• The protection, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our children and young people.
• Oversee staff training and development to ensure continuous professional growth and a therapeutic approach to care.
• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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, Children's 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 Registered Manager?

• Salary – up to £48,000
• Bonus Scheme – 21% of your annual salary
• Welcome Bonus – £5,000
• Annual Leave – 32 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Career Progression – We offer numerous opportunities for career development, with many managers progressing into senior leadership roles.
• 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.
• Pension Scheme – Start building for a secure future.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice, and Guidance – Available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and receive a £500 referral bonus.
• EPIC Awards – Recognition of those who embody our values with fantastic prizes each month.
• Discounts – Access to discounts at high street retailers, events, gifts, and holidays through the Blue Light card and HAPI app.

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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