Job Description

An exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new, upscale children's home from day one.

We are looking for an

enthusiastic, passionate, experienced Children's Home Manager

to open, shape, and run a new residential service that will

support children aged 11-16, including those with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This role

requires the successful candidate to have held the responsibility of Registered Manager within the last 5 months

, ensuring up-to-date experience in leading a children's residential service.

About the Role

You will:

Lead on the opening, development, and day-to-day running of a brand-new children's home Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Build, motivate, and professionally develop a brand-new staff team Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and drive a strong safeguarding culture Deliver high-quality care, planning, and outcomes for children aged 11-16, including those with LD and EBD needs Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, health, education, and partner agencies Manage budgets, resources, rotas, and administrative systems Maintain a safe, well-presented home environment

About You

You must have:

Minimum 3 years' recent experience as a Manager in children's residential care

Held the responsibility of Registered Manager within the last 5 months

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

A strong understanding of Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), including relevant childcare legislation

Experience supporting or managing services for children with LD and/or EBD Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a new team from the ground up Proven organisational and decision-making skills Excellent understanding of CHR 2015, safeguarding, and quality standards Emotional resilience, professionalism, and a commitment to outstanding care

Why Join Us?

Lead a completely new children's home from launch Shape the culture, quality, and staffing from scratch Be part of an ambitious, supportive care provider Lead an

upscale, state-of-the-art facility

with additional workshop spaces designed to provide positive future outcomes for children
If you are an

experienced, inspirational Children's Home Manager with current hands-on experience as a Registered Manager

, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build something exceptional for children aged 11-16.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person