Job Description
? 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:
1. Lead the launch and ongoing success of the new children’s home
2. Build and manage a passionate and committed care team
3. Ensure exceptional outcomes for children and young people
4. Deliver child-focused, therapeutic leadership and guidance
5. Guarantee full compliance with care and safeguarding regulations
6. Oversee budgeting, staffing, training, and operational development
7. Act as a positive role model for both staff and residents
? What We’re Looking For:
8. 3+ years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting
9. Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
10. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
11. Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & Children’s Homes Regulations
12. Strong budget and performance management experience
13. Full UK driving licence
14. Flexibility and willingness to be part of the on-call rota
15. A deep passion for helping young people reach their full potential
? Why Join Keys Group?
16. ? Salary: Up to £50,000
17. ? Welcome Bonus: £5,000
18. ? Performance Bonus: Up to 21% of salary annually
19. ?? 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
20. ? Career progression into senior leadership roles
21. ? DBS paid for (including renewals)
22. ? Employee wellbeing support
23. ? Award-winning training and development
24. ? Pension scheme
25. ? Staff referral bonus – earn up to £500
26. ?? Lifestyle discounts via Blue Light Card & HAPI App
? Interested in applying? Send your CV or enquiry directly to John Deane at
? john.deane@servicecare.org.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. ?