Children's Home Manager

? Children’s Home Manager – Open Your Own Home! ?
? Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
? Salary: Up to £50,000 + Performance Bonuses
? Welcome Bonus: £5,000
? Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 21% of Salary
? Home Type: Brand-New 3-Bed EBD Children’s Home

Lead with Purpose – Change Young Lives Are you an experienced leader in residential childcare, ready to open and manage your own home? Keys Group is offering a rare opportunity to take the reins of a brand-new 3-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) home in Leicester. This is your chance to create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that helps young people thrive.

? Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the launch and ongoing success of the new children’s home
  
  
• Build and manage a passionate and committed care team
  
  
• Ensure exceptional outcomes for children and young people
  
  
• Deliver child-focused, therapeutic leadership and guidance
  
  
• Guarantee full compliance with care and safeguarding regulations
  
  
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, training, and operational development
  
  
• Act as a positive role model for both staff and residents
  
  

? What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting
  
  
• Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
  
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
  
  
• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & Children’s Homes Regulations
  
  
• Strong budget and performance management experience
  
  
• Full UK driving licence
  
  
• Flexibility and willingness to be part of the on-call rota
  
  
• A deep passion for helping young people reach their full potential
  
  

? Why Join Keys Group?

• ? Salary: Up to £50,000
  
  
• ? Welcome Bonus: £5,000
  
  
• ? Performance Bonus: Up to 21% of salary annually
  
  
• ?? 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  
  
• ? Career progression into senior leadership roles
  
  
• ? DBS paid for (including renewals)
  
  
• ? Employee wellbeing support
  
  
• ? Award-winning training and development
  
  
• ? Pension scheme
  
  
• ? Staff referral bonus – earn up to £500
  
  
• ?? Lifestyle discounts via Blue Light Card & HAPI App
  
  

? Interested in applying? Send your CV or enquiry directly to John Deane at
? .uk

Take the next big step in your career and make a real impact in children’s lives. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up. ?