Trainee Children’s Home Manager – LD – Studentjob.co.uk

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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Overview

Trainee Children’s Residential Home Manager – LD

Location: Southampton

Job Type: Full-time, 9-5 Monday to Friday for the initial 12 months

Salary: £35,805 per annum basic salary

Note: This role is designed for individuals with Children’s Home experience and qualifications who are ambitious to move into a management role. You will be enrolled onto a 12-month programme and be part of the leadership team within Keys Group.

What You’ll Gain

  • Leadership training relevant to Level 5 qualification curriculum
  • Enhanced knowledge, confidence and skills
  • Clear career progression through defined leadership pathways
  • Personal mentor and coaching support from existing experienced Managers
  • Work-based learning in real Children’s Home settings
  • Access to additional mandatory and essential manager training
  • Opportunity to progress to Service Manager at one of our Children’s Homes

Responsibilities

  • Develop leadership capabilities and contribute to the leadership team across LD Children’s Homes
  • Participate in recruitment, retention, and development activities
  • Collaborate with Managers to support high-quality, person-centred care

Requirements

  • Passionate and motivated to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
  • 2 years’ experience in a Residential Children’s home (Senior or Deputy level) or experience in supporting people with learning disabilities
  • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People or health and social care
  • Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures
  • Commitment to learning and development, ambition to lead
  • A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

  • Career progression with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager
  • Competitive Salary; Real Living Wage as a minimum
  • Enhanced Pay Scales recognising qualifications and experience
  • Family support including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Varied, rewarding role with regular supervision and appraisals
  • Supportive management and regular team meetings
  • Funded qualifications and paid training
  • Full induction program
  • Amazing discount schemes and Circle App for internal communications
  • NEST Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Annual leave of 28 days plus Bank Holidays
  • DBS check provided

All appointments are subject to safeguarding checks in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026