Job Description

At Curo Salus our homes are safe, therapeutic environments where young people can feel seen, heard, and supported and where staff are empowered to lead with compassion and courage.

We're looking for a House Manager to lead our team in a well-established home for children and young people. This is a leadership role for someone who understands what it means to create a therapeutic environment through a trauma informed lens. We want a leader who leads with a belief in our values: We Care. We Learn. We Aim High. These values are not only for our young people but for our staff too.

What You'll Do

You'll guide a team of Depute House Manager, Senior Team Leaders and Residential Childcare Workers, helping them grow in confidence and skill while upholding the highest standards of care and safeguarding. You'll create a nurturing environment where young people can heal, thrive, and build trusting relationships with the adults around them.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You're someone who:

Leads by example and inspires others. Champions trauma-informed practice and therapeutic healing environments. Communicates with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Is proactive, resilient, and emotionally intelligent. Encourages open communication between care, education, and psychology. Promotes accountability, empowerment, and high standards. Navigates relationships with external agencies and regulators with professionalism. Supports staff wellbeing and development with intention and care. Is creative and innovative in their practice to ensure an atmosphere of continual growth and development.
Qualifications & Experience

SVQ 4 / SCQF Level 9 in Children and Young People, plus HNC or equivalent Working or willing to work towards full SSSC registration for the House Manager role. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership/ Management role Proven experience supervising staff in a residential setting Skilled in leading teams through challenging behaviours and complex situations

Why Join Curo Salus?

We know that to care well for others, we must care well for our team. You'll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that invests in your growth and wellbeing.

Requirements

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person