Therapeutic Home Manager: Lead, Nurture & Safeguard Children

The Amicus Community; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapeutic community organization in Littlehampton is seeking a Therapeutic Home Manager to lead a children's home with up to 5 residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in therapeutic residential childcare, knowledge of relevant regulations, and an emotionally reflective mindset. This role emphasizes leadership, safeguarding, and a supportive environment for both children and staff, contributing to meaningful therapeutic outcomes. Opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee Health Cash Plan

Group Life Insurance

Discounted or free food

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Familiarity with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.
• Reflective and able to consider relational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the residential staff team.
• Ensure strong safeguarding and compliance.
• Support staff in understanding trauma and relational dynamics.

Skills

Experience in therapeutic residential childcare

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations

Emotional literacy

Ability to support team dynamics

Job description

A therapeutic community organization in Littlehampton is seeking a Therapeutic Home Manager to lead a children's home with up to 5 residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in therapeutic residential childcare, knowledge of relevant regulations, and an emotionally reflective mindset. This role emphasizes leadership, safeguarding, and a supportive environment for both children and staff, contributing to meaningful therapeutic outcomes. Opportunities for professional development are included.