Trainee Children's Home Manager - LD

Company: Keys Group

Location: Southampton

Posted: April 17th, 2026

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Package Description

Trainee Children's Residential Home Manager - LD

Location: Southampton

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

Salary: £34K per annum

Are you already a qualified Children's Deputy Manager with ambition to progress into a management role or develop your skills? Then why not unlock your career with Keys Group?

At Keys Group, we are developing a new Leadership Academy to grow and support current and future leaders as part of our commitment to Investors in People.

Did you know that Keys Group brings together 6 of the UK's leading specialist providers across 4 key divisions; Adults, Children, Education and Health. Our family of brands - Accomplish, Keys Children, Peak. ALFA, Mable Therapy and ADHD 360 - work together to deliver high quality, person centred support.

As a Trainee Children’s Home Manager you will be enrolled onto a 12-month programme designed for individuals with Children’s Home experience and qualifications who are ambitious to move into a management role. You will be an integral part of our leadership team, working closely with our knowledgeable Managers across our LD Children’s Homes.

You will gain practical leadership experience and given one-to-one support through coaching and mentoring alongside an accredited leadership programme which includes face to face workshops, training and development covering all areas of responsibility, from recruitment and retention to behaviours and culture.

On completion of the 12 month course, you will be able to move into a Service Manager position or continue as a Deputy Manager in one of our Children’s homes working a shift pattern where you will continue to gain Level 5 qualification.

What You’ll Gain:

If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive then this is the job for you!!

Requirements:

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What else do we offer?

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Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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