Keys Group is seeking a Head of Housing to lead a six-person team across supported living for vulnerable adults in the UK. You will shape and deliver housing strategy, drive best practice and ensure high standards of safety, quality and comfort. You will manage tenancy matters, budgets, service charges, compliance and stakeholder relationships with local authorities and care teams, while growing the housing function as a centre of excellence.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Keys Group is seeking a Head of Housing to lead a six-person team across supported living for vulnerable adults in the UK. You will shape and deliver housing strategy, drive best practice and ensure high standards of safety, quality and comfort. You will manage tenancy matters, budgets, service charges, compliance and stakeholder relationships with local authorities and care teams, while growing the housing function as a centre of excellence.
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Midlands Location: Hybrid working with significant travel across England and Wales Role Overview At Keys Group, we believe that the right environment can transform lives. As our Head of Housing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our housing strategy, driving the strategy and embedding best practice in our supported living portfolio for vulnerable adults across the UK. Leading a housing team of six colleagues, including three direct reports, you will provide strong leadership, direction and support to ensure the successful delivery of our housing objectives. Alongside this, you will act as the subject matter expert for all housing related matters including rent, service charges, tenancies, maintenance and compliance. You will build strong relationships with our care and property teams, registered provider partners and local authorities to ensure our housing function operates as a centre of excellence for supported living. This is a strategically important leadership role, offering the opportunity to directly influence the future growth of Keys Group while building and developing a high performing team and ensuring our homes continue to provide the highest standards of safety, quality and comfort for the people we support. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Management of existing housing partnerships and performance/contract management. Negotiation of commercial and property related documents, such as leases and service level agreements. Tenancy Management: Work with the care teams to manage tenancy agreements, voids, and allocations to maintain occupancy levels. Service Charges: Work with Finance colleagues to ensure the accurate management of service charge accounts and cost estimates. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a supported living housing strategy in alignment with overall business goals. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all housing projects comply with health and safety regulations, building codes, and relevant housing legislation. Maintain quality assurance standards to deliver residential homes that promote the welfare of residents. Keep abreast of industry and sector developments, legislation and best practice. Cross functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Property, Care, and Finance teams to align housing strategies with the broader operational and business objectives. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and other relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, health and social care commissioners, regulatory bodies, and other community partners. Budget and Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets for housing projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and achieving financial targets. Prepare regular reports and analysis for senior management. Growth: Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth that align with the wider Supported Living strategy. Create a pipeline of potential properties to enable growth. People Management: Lead and empower a team of housing professionals to work with autonomy across a large portfolio About you Proven experience in senior housing management, ideally within the health or social care sector Strong understanding of housing regulations, tenancy management, health and safety regulations, compliance, and industry standards in England and Wales Ability to Experience of managing commercial contractual arrangements with customers, funding authorities, partners and suppliers Experience managing significant budgets, resources and complex service delivery programmes. A proven track record of leading teams through change and delivering high performing services. Proven ability to create clear, structured processes in supported living environments, where systems are undefined or complex, and translating ambiguity into practical, repeatable ways of working. What we offer Salary - up to £70,000 per annum Car Allowance of up to £5,000 Annual Leave - 33 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Career Progression- We have a whole world of opportunities within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into senior leaders within our organisation Enhanced Maternity and Paternity- When you want to start or grow your own family and feel financially secure Festive Gift- Our way of saying "Thank you!" for your hard work at Christmas Life Assurance- Worth x2 your annual salary 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 Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you EPIC Awards - All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car - available via a Blue Light card
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Midlands Location: Hybrid working with significant travel across England and Wales Role Overview At Keys Group, we believe that the right environment can transform lives. As our Head of Housing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our housing strategy, driving the strategy and embedding best practice in our supported living portfolio for vulnerable adults across the UK. Leading a housing team of six colleagues, including three direct reports, you will provide strong leadership, direction and support to ensure the successful delivery of our housing objectives. Alongside this, you will act as the subject matter expert for all housing related matters including rent, service charges, tenancies, maintenance and compliance. You will build strong relationships with our care and property teams, registered provider partners and local authorities to ensure our housing function operates as a centre of excellence for supported living. This is a strategically important leadership role, offering the opportunity to directly influence the future growth of Keys Group while building and developing a high performing team and ensuring our homes continue to provide the highest standards of safety, quality and comfort for the people we support. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Management of existing housing partnerships and performance/contract management. Negotiation of commercial and property related documents, such as leases and service level agreements. Tenancy Management: Work with the care teams to manage tenancy agreements, voids, and allocations to maintain occupancy levels. Service Charges: Work with Finance colleagues to ensure the accurate management of service charge accounts and cost estimates. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a supported living housing strategy in alignment with overall business goals. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all housing projects comply with health and safety regulations, building codes, and relevant housing legislation. Maintain quality assurance standards to deliver residential homes that promote the welfare of residents. Keep abreast of industry and sector developments, legislation and best practice. Cross functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Property, Care, and Finance teams to align housing strategies with the broader operational and business objectives. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and other relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, health and social care commissioners, regulatory bodies, and other community partners. Budget and Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets for housing projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and achieving financial targets. Prepare regular reports and analysis for senior management. Growth: Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth that align with the wider Supported Living strategy. Create a pipeline of potential properties to enable growth. People Management: Lead and empower a team of housing professionals to work with autonomy across a large portfolio About you Proven experience in senior housing management, ideally within the health or social care sector Strong understanding of housing regulations, tenancy management, health and safety regulations, compliance, and industry standards in England and Wales Ability to Experience of managing commercial contractual arrangements with customers, funding authorities, partners and suppliers Experience managing significant budgets, resources and complex service delivery programmes. A proven track record of leading teams through change and delivering high performing services. Proven ability to create clear, structured processes in supported living environments, where systems are undefined or complex, and translating ambiguity into practical, repeatable ways of working. What we offer Salary - up to £70,000 per annum Car Allowance of up to £5,000 Annual Leave - 33 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Career Progression- We have a whole world of opportunities within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into senior leaders within our organisation Enhanced Maternity and Paternity- When you want to start or grow your own family and feel financially secure Festive Gift- Our way of saying "Thank you!" for your hard work at Christmas Life Assurance- Worth x2 your annual salary 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 Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you EPIC Awards - All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car - available via a Blue Light card
We provide high quality, personalised 1:1 tuition for young people aged 5-16 who can't access mainstream education. Our mission? To create measurable, life changing impact for those who need it most. Responsibilities You'll deliver tailored sessions in English, Maths, and life skills in a quiet community setting or in a young person's home. With no classroom distractions, you'll have the space to form strong, positive connections and truly personalise learning. About the Role Term time only Self employed (paid for timetabled hours) Flexible scheduling to suit your availability Travel required across local authorities Qualifications Experience of the UK curriculum Understanding of SEN, ASD, ADHD & mental health A patient, resilient and resourceful approach Minimum two days' availability per week Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance & breakdown cover) Who will benefit from your support? Excluded or at risk of exclusion School refusers Experiencing disruption due to health or home circumstances At risk of entering the criminal justice system Benefits Pay rate between £15 - £35 per hour, determined individually on a case by case basis, taking into account relevant qualifications and experience. Safeguarding: fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references, enhanced DBS and employment checks.
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
We provide high quality, personalised 1:1 tuition for young people aged 5-16 who can't access mainstream education. Our mission? To create measurable, life changing impact for those who need it most. Responsibilities You'll deliver tailored sessions in English, Maths, and life skills in a quiet community setting or in a young person's home. With no classroom distractions, you'll have the space to form strong, positive connections and truly personalise learning. About the Role Term time only Self employed (paid for timetabled hours) Flexible scheduling to suit your availability Travel required across local authorities Qualifications Experience of the UK curriculum Understanding of SEN, ASD, ADHD & mental health A patient, resilient and resourceful approach Minimum two days' availability per week Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance & breakdown cover) Who will benefit from your support? Excluded or at risk of exclusion School refusers Experiencing disruption due to health or home circumstances At risk of entering the criminal justice system Benefits Pay rate between £15 - £35 per hour, determined individually on a case by case basis, taking into account relevant qualifications and experience. Safeguarding: fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references, enhanced DBS and employment checks.
£15-£25 per hour Self-employed Community-based Educational settings We are seekingKeys Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. As aKeys Engage Mentor, you'll work with young people who may be at risk of exploitation, criminal involvement, school disengagement, or unsafe relationships. You'll use creative and compassionate approaches to help them build resilience, confidence, and safer life choices. The Role Support young people in building self-esteem, confidence, and resilience Deliver engaging 1:1 interventions in community and educational settings Deliver sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness Use creative and tailored approaches to help young people manage risks and make positive decisions Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and families Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation Working Pattern Self-employed role with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week Potential to work up to 5 days per week depending on case availability Term-time only - Starting September 2026! Requirements GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those at risk of exploitation or involved in the criminal justice system Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of procedures Key Skills and Attributes Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Willingness and flexibility to travel across Norfolk when required We Will Offer You Competitive pay of £15-£25 per hour Flexible, self-employed working arrangements A supportive team
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
£15-£25 per hour Self-employed Community-based Educational settings We are seekingKeys Engage Mentors to deliver targeted interventions that support engagement, wellbeing, and re-entry into education. As aKeys Engage Mentor, you'll work with young people who may be at risk of exploitation, criminal involvement, school disengagement, or unsafe relationships. You'll use creative and compassionate approaches to help them build resilience, confidence, and safer life choices. The Role Support young people in building self-esteem, confidence, and resilience Deliver engaging 1:1 interventions in community and educational settings Deliver sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, and county lines awareness Use creative and tailored approaches to help young people manage risks and make positive decisions Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and families Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour Maintain accurate records and produce detailed professional reports Support pathways that enable young people to re-engage with education Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure all work is compliant with current legislation Working Pattern Self-employed role with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week Potential to work up to 5 days per week depending on case availability Term-time only - Starting September 2026! Requirements GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those at risk of exploitation or involved in the criminal justice system Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of procedures Key Skills and Attributes Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of SEND, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour strategies Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Willingness and flexibility to travel across Norfolk when required We Will Offer You Competitive pay of £15-£25 per hour Flexible, self-employed working arrangements A supportive team
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Gainsborough Ready to step away from the classroom and into something more meaningful? We provide high-quality, personalised 1:1 tuition for young people aged 5-16 who can't access mainstream education. Our mission? To create measurable, life-changing impact for those who need it most. Across Gainsborough Work flexibly. Build real relationships. See genuine progress. You'll deliver tailored sessions in English, Maths and life skills in a quiet community setting or in a young person's home. With no classroom distractions, you'll have the space to form strong, positive connections and truly personalise learning. Qualified Teachers QTS / QTLS Teachers seeking a rewarding change Professionals with SEN & SEMH experience You'll need: Experience of the UK curriculum Understanding of SEN, ASD, ADHD & Mental Health A patient, resilient and resourceful approach Minimum two days' availability per week Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance & breakdown cover) Most importantly - warmth, humour, and a belief that every young person deserves success. About the Role Term-time only Self Employed (paid for timetabled hours) Flexible scheduling to suit your availability Travel required across local authorities We support young people who are: Excluded or at risk of exclusion School refusers Experiencing disruption due to health or home circumstances At risk of entering the criminal justice system When mainstream education isn't working, we are. Pay The pay rate is between £15 - £35 per hour, and is determined individually on a case-by-case basis, taking into account relevant qualifications and experience. Safeguarding We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including references, enhanced DBS and employment checks. If you want flexibility, purpose, and the chance to genuinely transform lives - this is your opportunity!
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Gainsborough Ready to step away from the classroom and into something more meaningful? We provide high-quality, personalised 1:1 tuition for young people aged 5-16 who can't access mainstream education. Our mission? To create measurable, life-changing impact for those who need it most. Across Gainsborough Work flexibly. Build real relationships. See genuine progress. You'll deliver tailored sessions in English, Maths and life skills in a quiet community setting or in a young person's home. With no classroom distractions, you'll have the space to form strong, positive connections and truly personalise learning. Qualified Teachers QTS / QTLS Teachers seeking a rewarding change Professionals with SEN & SEMH experience You'll need: Experience of the UK curriculum Understanding of SEN, ASD, ADHD & Mental Health A patient, resilient and resourceful approach Minimum two days' availability per week Ability to travel (full UK driving licence, own vehicle with business insurance & breakdown cover) Most importantly - warmth, humour, and a belief that every young person deserves success. About the Role Term-time only Self Employed (paid for timetabled hours) Flexible scheduling to suit your availability Travel required across local authorities We support young people who are: Excluded or at risk of exclusion School refusers Experiencing disruption due to health or home circumstances At risk of entering the criminal justice system When mainstream education isn't working, we are. Pay The pay rate is between £15 - £35 per hour, and is determined individually on a case-by-case basis, taking into account relevant qualifications and experience. Safeguarding We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including references, enhanced DBS and employment checks. If you want flexibility, purpose, and the chance to genuinely transform lives - this is your opportunity!
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Thatcham £14.45 - £15.15 plus approx. £3,000 to £6,000 sleep in allowance per annum. (£62.64 per sleep in, working approx. 6 8 sleep ins per month) From April 1st 2026 Working Hours: 39 hours per week Location: Thatcham Job Category: Care and Support Business Area: Children's Residential Package Description Residential Support Worker Location: Thatcham SALARY: £14.45 - £15.15 plus approx. £3,000 to £6,000 sleep in allowance per annum. (£62.64 per sleep in, working approx. 6 8 sleep ins per month) From April 1st 2026 Hours: Full time, 39 hours per week Job Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required and experience in a residential setting Make 2025 the year to make a difference to the life of every child and young person through positive experiences. We are looking for male support workers to help open and establish our new family home, caring for young people who have sometimes complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop. The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations but you could be the person to change a life for the better. Why choose Keys Group for your career? Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them. As a therapeutic support worker you will: Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager. Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise. Enjoy fun days out such as swimming, go karting, skating and revisit missed milestones. Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations. Build friendships and trusting relationships. Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks. Empower them to make decisions about themselves. As well as competitive pay and in house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications. Contact us today to hear how you can join us in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives. 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 encourages applications from all sections of the community. Keys Group is very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues. As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel provided that they meet the criteria of the role they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Thatcham £14.45 - £15.15 plus approx. £3,000 to £6,000 sleep in allowance per annum. (£62.64 per sleep in, working approx. 6 8 sleep ins per month) From April 1st 2026 Working Hours: 39 hours per week Location: Thatcham Job Category: Care and Support Business Area: Children's Residential Package Description Residential Support Worker Location: Thatcham SALARY: £14.45 - £15.15 plus approx. £3,000 to £6,000 sleep in allowance per annum. (£62.64 per sleep in, working approx. 6 8 sleep ins per month) From April 1st 2026 Hours: Full time, 39 hours per week Job Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required and experience in a residential setting Make 2025 the year to make a difference to the life of every child and young person through positive experiences. We are looking for male support workers to help open and establish our new family home, caring for young people who have sometimes complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop. The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations but you could be the person to change a life for the better. Why choose Keys Group for your career? Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them. As a therapeutic support worker you will: Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager. Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise. Enjoy fun days out such as swimming, go karting, skating and revisit missed milestones. Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations. Build friendships and trusting relationships. Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks. Empower them to make decisions about themselves. As well as competitive pay and in house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications. Contact us today to hear how you can join us in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives. 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 encourages applications from all sections of the community. Keys Group is very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues. As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel provided that they meet the criteria of the role they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
Keys Children in Manchester is seeking a Senior Residential Activity Worker to support young people facing social and mental health challenges. Responsible for leading outdoor activities, you'll encourage personal growth through structured routines, while providing vital emotional support. This role includes living at the activities centre overnight during shifts, with accommodation and meals provided. You must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare and a full UK Driving Licence. The position focuses on promoting confidence and resilience among young residents.
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Keys Children in Manchester is seeking a Senior Residential Activity Worker to support young people facing social and mental health challenges. Responsible for leading outdoor activities, you'll encourage personal growth through structured routines, while providing vital emotional support. This role includes living at the activities centre overnight during shifts, with accommodation and meals provided. You must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare and a full UK Driving Licence. The position focuses on promoting confidence and resilience among young residents.