Job Description

Children's Home Manager - (Non-Registered Role)

Basingstoke | Full-time (40 hrs/week) | 45,000 - 54,000

Are you an experienced leader passionate about changing young lives?

Do you want

more ownership & recognition?

Are you looking for a

new challenge

?
Belong to a company you can be part of,

not just work for?

Do you want to

wake up every day loving your job, not dreading it?

If you want a refreshing change... Then we'd love to talk to you.

We're Yaffle Care - a startup children's social care provider that likes to

do things differently

.

We are Ofsted rated... "Good in all areas" with our first home and we are just getting started.

We challenge the norm to make things better - for our children, our team, and the way we care.

This could be the perfect role for you if...

You're ready to lead a beautiful children's home that feels like exactly that - a home.

A place full of warmth, calm, creativity and care.

Where children aged 5-18 can heal, grow, explore, play, and feel safe- sometimes for the first time.

You'll be stepping into a home with a team that's already kind, committed, and full of heart.

You'll be supported by a strong senior leadership team who listen, and who give you the autonomy to

really lead

- with purpose, not paperwork.

What you'll be doing:

Leading a skilled, passionate care team to deliver trauma-informed support Creating a nurturing and structured home where children feel truly safe and valued Supporting personalised care plans that help young people build confidence and independence Role-modelling compassionate leadership and holding firm professional boundaries Working closely with local authorities, schools, and families to get the best outcomes Embedding a strong safeguarding culture and encouraging reflective, values-led practice

What you'll bring:

At least

2+ years

working in a children's residential or similar setting Leadership experience or clear potential to step into a management role A strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice A calm, grounded, resilient approach (with a sense of humour never hurting either!) Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it

Why join Yaffle Care?

Because we're not your average provider.

We are reimagining what children's social care

can look like.

We believe in therapeutic, trauma-informed homes where children don't just survive - they heal, grow, and thrive. We're a startup with soul, challenging the status quo and building a team that puts people before paperwork.

Now, we're looking for an inspiring Home Manager to help us shape something truly special within driving distance to Basingstoke.

At Yaffle Care, we believe in

getting it right

- not just ticking boxes.
We're a small, growing organisation with a big heart, and we take pride in doing the right thing, not the easy thing.

You'll get:

Real say in how your home runs A voice at the table as we grow Clear progression structure A dedicated therapy team supporting your home High-quality training and clinical support Proper supervision and space to reflect A leadership team who trustsyou and has your back

Important to know:

This is a

non-registered

management role (you'll support under a Registered Manager to start) You'll need to complete an enhanced DBS and provide 5 years of references You'll be part of the on-call rota and may support across nearby homes This is a hands-on, emotionally rich role that requires resilience, passion and care

Ready for a refreshing change?

If you're looking for a role where you can lead with heart, be proud of your work, and feel part of something meaningful - this could be your next step.

Apply now - we're excited to hear your story.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person