Children's Home Manager

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership &amp

Health Cash Scheme

Confidential Employee Advice Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited in Bracknell is seeking an experienced Children’s Home Manager to lead a 4-bed children's home. You will oversee staffing, budgets, and care planning to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for traumatised young people aged 11–18.

The role combines strong leadership with trauma-informed care, ensuring Ofsted compliance and high standards of safeguarding. A passion for improving outcomes and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare required.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management required.
• Experience in a managerial role within children’s residential care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, including staffing, rotas, budgets and resources.
• Create a safe, stable and therapeutic environment for young people.
• Oversee development and review of care plans and risk assessments.
• Lead, coach and develop the staff team through supervision and performance management.
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance.

Education

Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 3/4)

Diploma in Leadership & Management (Level 5)

Job description

£43,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience & qualifications | Full Time |

Lead a specialist children’s home where your leadership truly changes lives!

Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Children’s Home Manager to be the heart of our 4-bed home in Bracknell. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team to create and maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can grow and reach their full potential. This role combines strong leadership with a genuine commitment to child-centred, trauma-informed care.

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

As a Children’s Home Manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, including staffing, rotas, budgets and resources
• Create and maintain a safe, stable and therapeutic environment for young people
• Promote a culture of openness, communication and equality
• Oversee the development, implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments
• Lead, coach and develop the staff team through supervision, mentoring and performance management
• Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance

To be a successful Children’s Home Manager at SWAAY, you will:

• Be a strong leader with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
• Have a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Experience in a managerial role within children’s residential care
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural or attachment difficulties

Why work with us?

• Fully funded training - NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Length of Service Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.