At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage children's residential care homes, ensuring high-quality support and compliance.
- Company: A leading children's residential care provider with a focus on positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, car options, and minimal on-call duties.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities to open new homes and work with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 56000 £ per year.
We are supporting a children’s residential care provider with several exciting vacancies across London, Lancaster, Doncaster, Bristol and Carlisle. These roles offer strong salaries, clear bonus structures, supportive on-call arrangements and excellent progression opportunities. Homes range from solo-bed to multi-bed services, including new openings and established Ofsted-rated settings.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive base salaries ranging from £46,000-£56,000, depending on role
- Bonus potential for Ofsted outcomes and occupancy
- Car allowance or company car options
- Minimal on-call arrangements
- Opportunities to lead new home openings or manage established Good-rated services
Home Types
All homes support children with EBD needs, with a mix of solo placements, mixed-gender homes, and multi-bed services.
Requirements About You
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Deputy Manager or Home Manager within children’s residential care
- Proven ability to lead a staff team, manage performance, and maintain a positive culture
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
- Experience supporting children with EBD needs (solo or multi-bed homes)
- Skilled in developing care plans, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high-quality documentation
- Comfortable with on-call responsibilities (varies by role)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with external agencies, families, and professionals
Qualifications Required
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare - essential or willingness to work towards
- Up-to-date safeguarding training
- Full UK driving licence (required for most roles)
Registered Manager - Children employer: Ainsworth Recruitment
As a leading children's residential care provider, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering competitive salaries and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth. With opportunities to lead new home openings and manage established services, our team enjoys clear progression paths, minimal on-call arrangements, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with EBD needs across various locations including London and Doncaster.
