Package Description

Registered Manager- Children's Home (Learning Disabilities) with adjoining SEND school

Location: Worcester

Salary: Up to £55,000 (+£5,000 Welcome Bonus)

Bonus: 21% Annual Bonus

This is the ideal opportunity for an Ofsted or CQC Registered Manager with a background in Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs. Join us to lead an exciting new project setting up a children’s home for young people with learning disabilities. The home will share a site with an adjoining school, offering an integrated care and education experience for children who struggle with the transition to mainstream schooling.

About this home:

• Residential Children’s home for 5 young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and Autism.
• Children receive 1:1 support at a minimum, with staffing levels adjusted during school hours to support the on-site school
• Children will attend our on-site SEND school, which supports up to 10 children living in our residential homes

Your Role as a Registered Manager:

• 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-centered care that leads to real, lasting outcomes.
• 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.
• Work closely with the head teacher and team at the adjoining school to ensure a seamless experience for our young people.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted or CQC regulated Learning Disabilities home
• Must hold or be working towards a Level 5 qualification in Management (for CQC Registered Managers, Keys will support you to achieve your Children’s module)
• Experience of budgets and financial management.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and carry out on-call duties.

Why join Keys Group as a Service Manager?

Salary - up to £55,000

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. This will include access to PBS Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, a Psychologist and therapist.

Peer Support – You will have strong links with an existing region of learning disability children’s homes and opportunities to spend time with them regularly.

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 welcome from:

• CQC Registered Managers
• Ofsted Registered Managers
• Dual Registered Managers
• Peripatetic Managers

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