Registered Manager- Children's Residential

Keys; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5k

Annual bonus 21%

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS cost covered

Training & development

Job summary

Keys Group in St Albans is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Residential Home that supports up to 4 young people. You will be backed by a Regional Manager and Director, with access to a clinical and specialist advisory network to guide care decisions.

The role requires leadership of a therapeutic, trauma-informed home, safeguarding, and service development. A Level 5 Diploma plus 2 years supervisory experience in Children’s Residential are essential, along with a valid driving

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within Children’s Residential.
• Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young People’s management).
• Experience working with trauma within Children and Young People.
• Knowledge of legislation and safeguarding: The Children Act 1989 and home regulations.
• Some experience with budgets and financial management.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a therapeutic & trauma-informed children’s home.
• Build and develop a high-performing care team.
• Deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Drive safeguarding, quality and compliance.
• Create a positive, child-centred and inclusive culture.
• Manage operational performance, budgets and service development.
• Coach and develop future leaders within the team.
• Collaborate with central teams and Clinical Advisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding knowledge

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young People’s management)

Job description

Registered Manager- Children's Residential

Registered Manager- Children's Residential Home

Location: St Albans

You'll be overseeing the operations of our home in St Albans. This home supports up to 4 Children & Young People with EBD needs . This home would be ideal for someone working as either a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager within Children's Residential.

You'll be supported by your Regional Manager and Director alongside our central teams, including Specialist Advisors, Positive Behaviour Support, Quality Partners, and a team of 40+ Children's Clinicians dedicated to the young people we support.

The Clinical team operates under a trauma-informed model of care. As a Manager, you'll be supported by a Psychologist and Therapist specific to your home and region. So you, your team and your young people will build long-lasting relationships and trust with your Clinical support partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a therapeutic & trauma informed children's home.
• Building and developing a high-performing care team.
• Delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Driving excellence in safeguarding, quality and compliance.
• Creating a positive, child-centred and inclusive culture.
• Managing operational performance, budgets and service development.
• Coaching and developing future leaders within the team.
• Working with closely with central teams such as Clinical and Specialist Advisors

What you'll bring to the role:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a supervisory role within Children's Residential
• Achieved a Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young Peoples management qualification).
• Experience working with trauma within Children and Young People
• Strong knowledge of legislation and safeguarding procedures such as The Children Act 1989, Children's home regulations.
• Some experience of budgets and financial management.
• Full driving licence is essential.

What's in it for you?

Salary - up to £50,000

Annual Performance Bonus- 21% of your salary

• 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

• Deputy Managers (Children's Residential)
• Registered Managers (Children's Residential)
• Service Managers (Children's Residential)

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Registered Manager- Children's Residential

• Salary Up to £50,000 + £5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus