Keys
Registered Manager
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Registered Manager- Children's Home (PMLD) & Partnership SEND School
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Up to £55,000 (+£5,000 Welcome Bonus)
Bonus: 21% Annual Bonus
Welcome to apply: CQC or Ofsted Registered Managers
Keys are opening an exciting new home in partnership with a SEND School. Our home & school will collaborate together on a shared approach across the school day. This will support Children & Young People who struggle with the transition from home to education.
This partnership gives Children & Young People consistency every single day. With communication, engagement, therapy, and care all reinforcing one another.
As this is a brand new development for Keys Group, this is a really great opportunity to shape a culture and practice across a home & SEND school together from day one!
About your 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.
What you'll be doing:
- 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.
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What you'll bring to the role:
- 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 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 through 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 recognize 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.
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Applications welcome from:
- CQC Registered Managers
- Ofsted Registered Managers
- Dual Registered Managers
- Peripatetic Managers
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