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We’re seeking a passionate, experienced, motivated Registered Manager to lead a brand-new solo children’s home near Mansfield. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to open and shape a high-quality therapeutic home from day one, providing focused care for a child with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role is ideal for a current Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career, with full support from the Senior Leadership Team and access to sector-leading therapeutic and operational resources.

Location: Swadlincote

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week); Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 40-hour; Full-Time Contract
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities, including therapeutic and leadership training
• Supportive Senior Management Team

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting (EBD/solo care preferred).
• 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.

Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee the Ofsted registration and successful launch of the solo home.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a small, dedicated team with a therapeutic and child-centred approach.
• Establish a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the individual needs of one child.
• Maintain high standard of safeguarding and compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, external professionals, and families.
• Embed a culture of reflection, stability and care that priorities the long-term outcomes of the child.

About Us

Keyline Care is a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children’s residential care.

This exciting new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our new children’s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.

What makes Keyline unique is our seamless pathway from childhood through to adulthood. Our model offers young people the opportunity to receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment, an – when ready – to transition into our existing, well-established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress through each stage of a young person’s journey. With a strong infrastructure and years of experience delivering regulated services, we are well-equipped to provide safe, consistent, and high-impact care that helps young people heal, grown and achieve long-term positive outcomes.

Safeguarding Statement

Keyline Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

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