New Job Opportunity - Children's home manager – Children’s Residential Care

Salary: £60,000

Location: Derbyshire LE11

Keyline Care is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Childrens home manager to join our growing organisation.

Essential Requirements

*Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting
*Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks
*NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
*A resilient, compassionate leader who can establish a positive culture from the outset
*A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for children

What Makes Keyline Different?

*A designated Assistant Psychologist embedded within the home and community
*A dedicated education service supporting each child’s learning journey
*Direct therapeutic work with children guided by psychological formulation
Industry-leading training and support, including access to renowned clinical professionals
*Child-centred budgets and homes decorated to the highest standard to provide comfort and stability
*A supportive, reliable on-call system backed by knowledgeable senior leaders
*Organisational infrastructure that works for you – including bespoke database systems, responsive HR, IT, and Marketing support – giving you the time to focus on what matters: the child

What We Offer

*Salary of £60,000 per year
*Option to complete Level 7
*Performance-related bonus of up to £6,000 annually (based on Ofsted rating, compliance, and occupancy)
*Additional on-call payments
*30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
*Full-time hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
*Ongoing CPD and development opportunities, including therapeutic and leadership training
*Strong professional and emotional support from an experienced and committed senior team


If you have the experience, leadership and passion to help shape and develop high-quality children’s residential services, we would be pleased to hear from you.