Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Keys Children; St Albans; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5k

Annual leave 32 days

Life assurance

Pension scheme

DBS check funded

Wellbeing support

Staff referral scheme

EPIC awards

Job summary

Keys Group in St Albans seeks a Registered Manager for a three-bed therapeutic children’s home. You will lead a trauma-informed team, ensure safeguarding, and drive Ofsted readiness within a supportive regional framework.

The role suits an experienced manager or a deputy stepping up. Requires 2+ years supervisory experience in Children’s Residential, Level 5 Diploma, driving licence, and knowledge of Children Act 1989.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience within Children's Residential
• Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services (Children and Young People management)
• Experience working with trauma within Children and Young People
• Knowledge of legislation and safeguarding (Children Act 1989, home regs)
• Experience of budgets and financial management
• Full driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Lead a therapeutic and trauma-informed children's home.
• Build and develop a high-performing care team.
• Deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Drive excellence in 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 Clinical and Specialist Advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Budget management

Driving licence

Trauma-informed care

Regulations

Education

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

Job description

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Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Job Reference Keysgroup/TP/270866/9289

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

39

Location:

St Albans

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Hertfordshire

Business Area:

Children's Residential

Package Description

Registered Manager- Children's Home

Location:St Albans

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

Ofsted:"Good" In all areas- 2026

Keys are looking for a Manager for our three bed Therapeutic home in St Albans. This is the ideal opportunity for a current Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager looking for their first Ofsted registration.Ideally, you'll have a background working with children who have emotional behavioural disorders within children's residential and have experience in a supervisory role.

Whether you're joining us an experienced manager or a Deputy Manager stepping up, you'll be supported by your Regional Manager and a regional clinical team that operates under a trauma-informed model of care. You’ll be supported by your own Psychologist and Therapist specific to your home and region.

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 or working towards 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.
• Experience of budgets and financial management.
• Full driving licence is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Salary - up to £55,000
• 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