Children's Registered Manager - Activity & Intervention

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new opportunity to expand your experience with a dynamic and forward-thinking company; then this is a great opportunity for you.

We are looking for a strong manager to join our team and take on responsibility for opening new Activity and Intervention service. Activity and Intervention services offer short term placements for children and young people, offering 12 weeks' programme based on adventurous activities, therapeutic care and education delivered through AQAs and experiential learning.

You will be supported by a strong management team, from the director all the way down to the other Service Managers in your region. Head of Activity and Intervention services has been a Service Manager themselves, so they fully understand your role and how best to support you. Within your team, you will be supported by 2 Deputy Managers and Admin.

With support from the Head of Activity and Intervention services, you will have overall responsibility for the management, leadership and direction of our home. You will achieve the highest standards of performance to help exceed Keys Group's quality standards and performance, resulting in unmatched levels of support provided to the young people within our care.

The role will be busy and varied and you will take the operational lead for all safeguarding matters. You will also be responsible for training, supervision and provide advice to support and develop the children's Residential Home. Working as a Registered Manager, you must be willing to go above and beyond for the children and young people, ensuring that they have a positive experience of childhood that they can reflect upon and carry with them into adulthood.

All homes within Activity and Intervention services are currently graded Good or Compliant.

You will have significant experience of working in a residential childcare setting, and you will have previous management experience. You will have a commitment to delivering high quality care according to OFSTED regulations. You will also have a good understanding of SCCIF guidelines to help focus on the things that matter most to children's lives.

You will have some In-depth knowledge of EBD, SEMH and other complex and challenging behaviour needs of young people. You will also hold a current UK Driving License and have access to a vehicle which can be used for business purposes.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) qualification is a bonus but not essential. You must however have supervisory or management experience to meet OFSTED regulation requirements.

Keys Group brings together three of the UK's leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children's homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England.

• Salary - up to £51,000.00 per annum plus bonus scheme



• Annual Leave - 32 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays



• Career Progression - We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organisation



• Free Parking and Meals - Our Residential services really are a home from home. Park outside the door and join in with meals with both staff and residents



• 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