Children’s Home Manager

Job Description:

Children’s Home Manager
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonuses
Welcome Bonus: £5,000
Performance Bonus: 21% of Annual Salary
Home Type: 3-Bed EBD Children's Home
Make a Difference – Lead with Purpose
Keys Group is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Manager to take the lead in opening and running a brand-new 3-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children’s home in Leicester. We're looking for an experienced, passionate leader ready to create a safe, nurturing environment that truly transforms young lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a brand-new home from launch to success
• Delivering outstanding care and outcomes for young people
• Managing and developing a strong, committed staff team
• Providing therapeutic, child-focused leadership
• Ensuring compliance with all care regulations and safeguarding practices
• Overseeing budgeting, staffing, training, and strategic development
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor to staff and young people

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar setting at a senior level
• Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Strong working knowledge of children’s legislation and safeguarding (Children Act 1989, Children’s Homes Regulations)
• Experience managing budgets and financial performance
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility and willingness to be part of the on-call rota
• A genuine passion for supporting children to thrive

Why Join Keys Group?

• Salary: Up to £50,000
• Bonus Scheme: 21% of your annual salary
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Career Progression: Many of our managers go on to senior leadership roles
• DBS Paid For – including renewals
• Award-Winning Training and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Staff Referral Bonus: £500 (split with your referral)
• EPIC Awards: Monthly prizes for exceptional contributions
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts via Blue Light Card and HAPI App (save up to 50%)

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below. 
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)