Children's Home Manager

Additional Resources; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Cockermouth is seeking a Children’s Home Manager to oversee the daily operations of a children’s residential home. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in a related field, ensuring the service meets exceptional standards. The position offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 along with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supervising care staff in a residential childcare environment.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience (5 years total) working in children’s homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the children’s residential home.
• Ensure the service operates to exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safeguarding practice

Supervising care staff

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare

Level 5 qualification in residential childcare (working towards or achieved)

Job description

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Children’s Home Manager/Registered Manager to join a well-established care provider known for delivering high-quality residential support for young people within a nurturing, well-structured environment. As a Children’s Home Manager/Registered Manager, you will be overseeing the daily running of a children’s residential home and ensuring the service operates to exceptional standards.

Employment details

This is a full‑time role offering flexible working options, a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 and benefits.

What we are looking for

Previously worked as a Children’s Home Manager, Registered Care Manager, Registered Home Manager, Registered Manager, Home Manager, Care Manager, Homecare manager or in a similar role.

Experience of 1 year supervising care staff within a residential childcare environment. Have at least 2 years of recent experience (5 years) working in children’s homes. A recognised Level 3 qualification in residential childcare. Working towards or having achieved a Level 5 qualification in residential childcare. Ability to balance leadership duties with strong safeguarding practice.

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