At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team in providing care and support for children in a residential home.
- Company: Join Homes2Inspire, a top UK provider of children's homes with a strong charitable mission.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, healthcare perks, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on nurturing and supporting young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management and experience in a supervisory role required.
The predicted salary is between 52251 - 52251 £ per year.
Registered Children’s Home Manager – Northamptonshire
£49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 bonus
Ofsted rating: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi‑independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK. Our homes support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to thrive. Our dedicated teams work hard to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued, listened to, and understood.
Role Overview
We are currently looking to appoint a Registered Home Manager for our 5‑beded children’s residential home in Northamptonshire. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the day‑to‑day running of the home with the support of the Deputy Manager. The home is currently rated “Good” with Ofsted. The role requires a natural leader who places the needs of children and young people at the heart of their work. Prior experience working with children, preferably in a residential setting, and a good understanding of Ofsted requirements, recruitment, staff training, supervisions, safeguarding, policies and procedures are essential.
What You’ll Bring
- QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
- Proven managerial and leadership skills with a child‑centred approach
- Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
- A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
- The ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
- Full UK Driving Licence
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways
- Generous annual leave, with an option to purchase five extra days
- Sleeps are paid at £46.01 should you be required to cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Unum Healthcare – app‑based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
- Aviva Digicare – access to free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
- Refer a Friend bonus
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised days out with young people
- Recognition awards for long service and attendance
- Meals included during shifts
Please Note
- All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including right to work, an Enhanced DBS (paid for by H2I), and references
- We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
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