Children’s Home Manager — Lead & Elevate Care

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Goole is seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to oversee a four-bed home. This role involves ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted requirements. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and create tailored care plans while fostering a nurturing environment for vulnerable young people. With a strong commitment to development, this company offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE

£5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

Eligibility for Management Incentive Plan

Continuous learning and career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential childcare.
• 1 year in a supervisory or management role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a four-bed children’s home and ensure compliance with Ofsted.
• Develop individualised care plans for each child.
• Recruit and retain a motivated care team.
• Build effective relationships with families and local authorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational abilities

Written and verbal communication

Understanding of trauma

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A leading care provider in Goole is seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to oversee a four-bed home. This role involves ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted requirements. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and create tailored care plans while fostering a nurturing environment for vulnerable young people. With a strong commitment to development, this company offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.