At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a residential home for children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Company: Join a well-established provider known for exceptional care and positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Earn up to £55,000 plus bonuses, generous leave, and great perks.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management required; managerial experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus of up to £8,500
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (Monday to Friday)
Relocation Assistance Available
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a high-quality residential home supporting children and young people aged 6-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established provider with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
The Role
You will be responsible for the leadership, management, and development of a solo residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support are consistently delivered. The home provides a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs, with a focus on helping them achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop a solo residential home to deliver high standards of care and safeguarding.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, Ofsted regulations, and best practice standards.
- Promote positive outcomes and support for children and young people aged 6-18 with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Foster a safe, nurturing environment and manage day-to-day operations of the home.
- Provide leadership to staff, oversee performance, training, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (highly desirable)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare
- At least 12 months' experience in a managerial, senior, supervisory, or team leader position within care
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and best practice standards
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum
- Performance-related bonus of up to £8,500
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Company sick pay scheme
- Death in Service cover (4x annual salary)
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing training
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Employee discounts and benefits platform
- Meals provided whilst on shift
- £500 referral bonus scheme
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
